Precious Metals

Dragline on open pit coal mine

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

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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


Dragline on open pit coal mine

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 Mining

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 12 2010

A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Chain Sale Bonanza

Apr 09 2010

Surging same-store sales diverted attention away from Greece last night allowing Wall Street to recover from negative into positive. Dow up 29.


More Support Building For Gold

Apr 08 2010

Gold has completed a head and shoulders base so the technical analysts at Barclays Capital remain bullish on the outlook for the metal.


The Overnight Report: The Parthenon Is Crumbling

Apr 08 2010

The situation in Greece continues to deteriorate as investors rush US ten-years. Dow down 72.


Fundamentals Favour Platinum Group Metals

Apr 07 2010

As the global economy continues to recover, greater industrial use means platinum group metals are expected to outperform other precious metals.


The Overnight Report: Little Impetus

Apr 07 2010

Wall Street went nowhere last night as markets digested the Fed minutes and a Treasury bond auction went quite well.


Gold Starting To Look Bullish On Charts

Apr 06 2010

The technical analysts at Barclays Capital suggest the picture for gold remains positive following a sustained break above trend line resistance.


Lihir: Buy, Hold Or Take Profits?

Apr 06 2010

The Newcrest offer for Lihir has sparked much debate among securities analysts.


The Monday Report (On Tuesday)

Apr 06 2010

A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


Equities Good, Commodities Mixed In April And June Quarter

Apr 01 2010

Barclays Capital notes Oz equities in particular do well in April and the June quarter, while commodity returns and currency markets offer more mixed returns.



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