Precious Metals

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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: International Buying Machine

Jul 18 2009

Mixed earnings made for a mixed performance over most of the day, but some thin volume late buying ensured a positive close on the Dow.


The Overnight Report: Whoops

Jul 17 2009

It was a flat market on Wall Street last night until suddenly an uber-bear surrendered his claws. Or did he? Dow up 95.


The Overnight Report: It’s Good News Week

Jul 16 2009

Earnings, data and the Fed all conspired last night to spark a 3% rally on Wall Street. Dow up 250.


The Overnight Report: Goldman Sachs Delivers

Jul 15 2009

Positive earnings reports and a jump in metals prices kept Wall Street above water after yesterday’s surge. Dow up 27.


The Overnight Report: Get Wild With Whitney

Jul 14 2009

An analyst upgrade on Goldman Sachs sparked a low volume snap-back rally last night. Dow up 185.


Is Gold Or Silver The Better Precious Metals Exposure?

Jul 10 2009

Analyst opinion is divided as to whether gold or silver offers the better exposure to precious metals as there are arguments for both.


The Overnight Report: Alcoa Offers Pause For Thought

Jul 10 2009

Wall Street halted its switch back into defensive mode last night as investors squared up ahead of more earnings results. Dow up 4. (Locked for subsrcibers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: More Switching As Commodities Collapse

Jul 09 2009

Oil led the commodity complex sharply lower last night before buyers rushed into defensives once more. Dow up 14.


US Regulator To Limit Commodity Speculation

Jul 08 2009

Exchange-traded funds have been blamed for extreme volatility in energy and food prices.


The Overnight Report: No Great Surprise

Jul 08 2009

Monday’s shift to defensive mode turned into Tuesday’s big drop. Dow down 160.



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