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

Barrick Backs A Stronger Gold Price

Sep 09 2009

The world’s largest gold miner has finally decided to buy back its hedge book.


The Overnight Report: Greenback Gravity

Sep 09 2009

Wall Street attempted to catch up to the rest of the world last night as the US dollar fell and commodity prices rose. Dow up 56.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street’s On The Job

Sep 05 2009

Stocks advance despite a rising unemployment rate after the August jobs report shows a slower pace of job cuts.


The Overnight Report: Some Relief

Sep 04 2009

China helped commodities turn around last night and drive Wall Street higher. Dow up 63.


Central Banks’ Dwindling Gold Sales

Sep 03 2009

The natural propensity for central banks to sell gold is giving way to a more buy-side oriented global policy.


The Overnight Report: Gold Breaks Out

Sep 03 2009

Investors suddenly rushed into gold last night as weak jobs data sent Wall Street lower. Dow down 30.


The Overnight Report: Welcome To September

Sep 02 2009

Positive manufacturing data failed to stem the September jitters last night. Dow down 185. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Chinese Take-Away

Sep 01 2009

New York was spooked somewhat by Shanghai last night as more weakness prevailed. Dow down 47.


The Overnight Report: All Good Things Must End

Aug 29 2009

Investors paused after an 8-day winning streak, with a weak consumer sentiment report weighing on otherwise positive quarterly results.


The Overnight Report: Grinding Higher

Aug 28 2009

It was another recovery from an early sell-off on Wall Street last night. Dow up 37.



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