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

Korea Looks To Buy Gold

Jul 07 2009

Korea has indicated its intention to significantly increase its gold reserves as India joins the dollar-diversification drive.


The Overnight Report: Losing Faith

Jul 07 2009

Wall Street fell back into defensive mode last night in a delayed reaction to last week’s jobs report. In a day of switching, Dow up 44.


The Overnight Report: Men Not At Work

Jul 03 2009

A shock unemployment number sent Wall Street tumbling ahead of the holiday. Dow down 220.


The Overnight Report: A Good Start

Jul 02 2009

Healthy economic data allowed Wall Street to open the quarter on a positive note. Dow up 57. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Best Quarter In A Decade

Jul 01 2009

Wall Street closed a strong quarter on a weak note. Dow down 80.


The Overnight Report: Window Dressing

Jun 30 2009

Wall Street traded higher last night on very light volume. Dow up 90.


The Overnight Report: The Long, Not So Good, Friday

Jun 27 2009

A sluggish day of sideways negative trading ended with the now usual late flurry that saw investors lock in some of yesterday’s gains. Dow down 0.4%.


The Overnight Report: God’s In His Heaven

Jun 26 2009

Some good earnings results, a positive bond auction, and a Bernanke denial broke the spell of nervousness last night. Dow up 170. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Bernanke Goes Goldilocks

Jun 25 2009

The economy is stabilizing and inflation is not a threat, says the Fed. Dow down 23.


The Overnight Report: Holding Steady

Jun 24 2009

Wall Street corrected after Monday’s fall, at least enough to hold steady on the session all up. Dow down 16. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)



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