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: Steady(ish) As She Goes

Oct 03 2009

Stocks struggled early on a poor unemployment read and despite some afternoon resilience, late selling ensured a negative close.


The Overnight Report: Now?

Oct 02 2009

Courageous is he who calls the pull-back in this market. Dow down 203.


The Overnight Report: Quarterly Quirks

Oct 01 2009

Poor US data sent Wall Street dropping early but a weak dollar came to save the day. Dow down 29.


The Overnight Report: Not Confident

Sep 30 2009

A weak consumer confidence number quashed Monday’s enthusiasm last night. Dow down 47.


The Overnight Report: A Funny Thing Happened

Sep 29 2009

Stocks shot higher overnight on M&A activity but the US dollar finished higher as well. Dow up 124.


The Overnight Report: So Ends A Weak Week

Sep 26 2009

It was a tough week on Wall Street that ended on a sour note, with bad economic news continuing to flow and traders continuing to sell.


The Overnight Report: Reversal?

Sep 25 2009

A drop in home sales sent the US dollar up and commodities well down last night. Dow down 41.


The Overnight Report: Sell The Fact

Sep 24 2009

A positive statement from the Fed sent Wall Street crashing from its highs. Dow down 81.


The Overnight Report: Greenback Fades Again

Sep 23 2009

A weak US dollar sent commodity prices higher once more, encouraging buying in stocks. Dow up 51.


A Correction Most Likely For The Gold Price

Sep 22 2009

Barclays Capital believes a correction remains more likely for gold as underlying demand and supply fundamentals have changed.



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