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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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: The Waiting Game

Sep 22 2009

Wall Street opened weak ahead of the Fed meeting and G20 later in the week, with tech stocks preventing bigger falls. Dow down 41.


The Overnight Report: Not Done, Not Yet

Sep 19 2009

It was another good day on Wall Street, with stocks shaking off yesterday’s hiccup to react to a positive spell cast by quadruple witching.


The Overnight Report: Running Out Of Puff

Sep 18 2009

Wall Street could not post another positive session despite relatively strong economic data. Dow down 7.


The Overnight Report: Lehman Who?

Sep 17 2009

Strong IP numbers sent Wall Street surging to its first triple-digit Dow move in a month – up 108.


The Overnight Report: Thanks Scoop

Sep 16 2009

Bernanke declared the recession over last night, so Wall Street bought it once more. Dow up 56.


The Overnight Report: A Different World

Sep 15 2009

One year after Lehman, Wall Street pushed further into 2009 highs. Dow up 21.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Snaps 5-day Winning Streak

Sep 12 2009

Profit-taking and a sharp drop in oil prices offset an improvement in consumer confidence, with markets pulling back from 2009 highs.


Commodities Consolidating Before Uptrend Resumes

Sep 11 2009

In the view of Barclays Capital commodity markets generally are in a period of consolidation before the uptrend resumes.


The Overnight Report: New Highs, Never Mind The Metals

Sep 11 2009

It was another up day on Wall Street, ignoring a collapse in metal prices. Dow up 80.


The Overnight Report: A Life In Beige

Sep 10 2009

The Fed Beige Book stymied last night’s rally on Wall Street although late buying saw the Dow close up 49.



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