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: Baked In?

Aug 27 2009

Very strong home sales and durable goods data failed to excite Wall Street. Dow up 4.


The Overnight Report: Choppy Seas

Aug 26 2009

Oil counteracted good news on confidence and homes as Wall Street failed to follow through. Dow up 30. (Locked for subsribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Fifth Day Fails

Aug 25 2009

Wall Street pulled back from its early rally on bank fears to close square. Dow up 3.


The Overnight Report: A Good Friday Shove

Aug 22 2009

Upbeat comments from Fed Treasurer Ben Bernanke and a big jump in existing home sales see stocks and commodities run.


Commodity Prices Indicate Growth Rebound

Aug 21 2009

Barclays Capital suggests markets are watching commodities for signs of a growth rebound, which would push prices higher.


The Overnight Report: Mixed Messages

Aug 21 2009

Wall Street was up but metals down in a night of mixed data. Dow up 70. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST.)


The Overnight Report: Sell China, Buy Oil

Aug 20 2009

In a turnaround session, Wall Street shunned Shanghai and coveted crude. Dow up 61.


The Overnight Report: Retailers Fight Back

Aug 19 2009

Wall Street recovered from Monday’s drop on building and retail news. Dow up 82.


The Overnight Report: The China Syndrome

Aug 18 2009

Wall Street followed drops in Asia yesterday and Europe last night on the back of the big Chinese fall. Dow down 186.


The Overnight Report: Just Not Buying It

Aug 15 2009

Stocks suffer after weak US consumer sentiment casts doubt on the strength and timing of any US economic recovery.



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