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 Overnight Report: Consolidating New Highs

Mar 18 2010

Ongoing momentum saw the Dow at a new one-year closing high last night, up 47.


The Overnight Report: Play It Again Ben

Mar 17 2010

The Fed’s broken record was enough to send the S&P through its 1150 resistance level last night. Dow up 43.


On Gold Consolidation, Housing And Supermarkets

Mar 16 2010

Speculation is rising again that Newcrest will look to take out Lihir. Meanwhile James Hardie defends its building products and the supermarket battle heats up.


The Overnight Report: Adrift In A Sea Of Mixed Influences

Mar 16 2010

Mixed data and uncertain external influences meant another low volume, low volatility session on Wall Street last night. Dow up 17


Rudi’s View: No Shortage Of Positive Views

Mar 15 2010

If my personal observations are correct, the overall market bias has shifted to a positive outlook for equities.


The Overnight Report: Debt Is Good

Mar 12 2010

Citigroup’s successful preferred issue has provided relief, but stocks are still struggling to find impetus despite a late burst. Dow up 44.


The Overnight Report: Blue Chips Lag Mid-Cap Push

Mar 11 2010

The Dow went nowhere while the S&P and Nasdaq headed north last night. A new phase? Dow up 3.


The Overnight Report: Where To Now?

Mar 10 2010

On the anniversary of the market bottom, Wall Street is looking for direction. Dow up 11.


The Overnight Report: Treading Water

Mar 09 2010

A very lacklustre session saw Wall Street do very little last night. Dow down 13.


Myer On The Radar Of Index Trackers

Mar 05 2010

Standard and Poor’s has announced changes to the composition of its Australian indices and Myer is seen as a likely winner.



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