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

Trend Remains Up For Commodity Prices

Aug 14 2009

Barclays Capital suggests the market may be too bearish on a slowdown in Chinese commodity demand in coming months and with other markets picking up it expects the uptrend to continue.


The Overnight Report: Europe Bounces Back

Aug 14 2009

A solid GDP result from the EU sent the greenback tumbling and commodity prices soaring. Dow up 36.


The Overnight Report: If You Blinked…

Aug 13 2009

Strong late-season earnings reports spun Wall Street on a dime last night ahead of the Fed statement. Dow up 120.


The Overnight Report: Real Profit Taking

Aug 12 2009

Wall Street posted its biggest fall in five weeks last night, led by financials. Dow down 96. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Profit Taking

Aug 11 2009

With no economic data and the earnings season winding down, Wall Street took profits last night following Friday’s surge. Dow down 32.


The Overnight Report: Gettin’ Back To Work

Aug 08 2009

Stocks rallied to their highest levels since November after a better than expected jobs report boosted sentiment after a two-day downturn.


The Overnight Report: Awaiting US Unemployment

Aug 07 2009

Another choppy session, another recovery from the lows. Dow down 24.


The Overnight Report: Fighting Hard

Aug 06 2009

The Dow dropped over 100 points early on weak economic data but battled back during the session to close down 39. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The Air Is Getting Thinner

Aug 05 2009

In a choppy session a big drop in US personal income was a conspicuous harbinger amidst the euphoria. Dow up 33.


The Overnight Report: 1000 Equals Fifty Percent

Aug 04 2009

The S&P hit 1000 last night to mark a 50% rally spurred on by global manufacturing data. Dow up 114.



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