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: Green Shoots Wither

May 14 2009

The “less bad” theme took a hammering last night as US retail sales fell and mortgage foreclosures rose. Dow down 180.


The Overnight Report: Indecision

May 13 2009

The Dow added 50 points last night but the S&P 500 was lower.


The Overnight Report: Cashing In

May 12 2009

Wall Street took a breather as capital raisings began to become the order of the day. Dow down 150.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Relaxes After Stress Test

May 09 2009

Markets rallied after the votes were counted on the stress test and the message was clear: investors aren’t that stressed.


The Overnight Report: No Surprises

May 08 2009

Wall Street took profits last night ahead of the stress test results which came out after the bell. Dow down 100.


The Overnight Report: Stress? What Stress?

May 07 2009

A surprising jobs report and more leaks of stress test results sent Wall Street onward ever upward last night. Commodities surged. Dow up 100.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Bites Its Fingernails

May 06 2009

Wall Street hung on to Monday’s gains but remains nervous ahead of the stress test results. Dow down 16. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Fly Me To The Moon

May 05 2009

The S&P 500 turned positive for 2009 last night as healthy economic data fuelled further optimism. Dow up 200. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00)


The Overnight Report: Sell in May? Not Today

May 02 2009

It was a rocky day of trading, but one thing was clear, investors weren’t ready just yet to abandon this bear market rally in order to sell in May and then go away.


The Overnight Report: Best Month In Nine Years

May 01 2009

The S&P 500 finished up 9.4% for the month. Dow down 17 on the night.



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