Precious Metals
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. China and coal; ASX gold sector; outlook for energy sector; iron ore prices.
Feb 09 2017
More copper and less gold production is expected from OZ Minerals in coming years and Carrapateena’s imminent feasibility study could be a catalyst for the stock.
Jan 31 2017
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Silver use in PV cells; tight zinc markets; China’s coal policies; dividend outlook for miners.
Jan 30 2017
Gold miner Evolution Mining is cashing up and brokers laud the company for its production and debt-free potential.
Jan 30 2017
Previous Stories
The Monday Report
Apr 19 2010
A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.
How Big Is Oz Minerals’ Upside?
Apr 16 2010
Oz Minerals beat market expectations for production and costs in the March quarter and forecasts have increased.
The Overnight Report: Google Fails To Inspire
Apr 16 2010
Wall Street reacted badly to the Google result after the market while the day-session had to cope with mixed signals. Dow up 21.
Material Matters: PGMs In Demand, Oil And Nickel Not So
Apr 15 2010
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities, where the latest news is positive for platinum, palladium and aluminium but less so for nickel and oil.
The Overnight Report: GFC Conquered
Apr 15 2010
Positive earnings and economic data sent the S&P 500 soaring through the Lehman breakdown level at 1200 last night. Dow up 103.
Gold At Risk Of Correction
Apr 14 2010
A revaluation of China’s currency could lend support to gold but both Barclays Capital and Standard Bank see the metal at risk of a short-term correction.
The Overnight Report: Intel Blows Them Away
Apr 14 2010
A big beat from Intel after the bell sets Wall Street up for a positive session tonight, following a choppy session last night. Dow up 13.
Material Matters: Copper And Gold In The Spotlight
Apr 13 2010
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Analysts see copper and gold as the main beneficiaries from recent market events.
The Overnight Report: Dow Stumbles Across The Line
Apr 13 2010
The Dow breached the 11,000 mark last night with little conviction, up 8 points on the close. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)
Material Matters: Could Rate Rises Kill Commodities?
Apr 12 2010
A glance through the latest expert views and predictions in the commodities markets. Analysts discuss the impact of rising global interest rates.
