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: Uncle Ben Warms The Cockles

Apr 30 2009

Wall Street shook off an ugly GDP and clutched on to the Fed statement last night. Dow up 170.


The Overnight Report: Sideways Drift

Apr 29 2009

Wall Street netted out the good news and bad news last night to end up going nowhere.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Sniffles

Apr 28 2009

Wall Street was reluctant to cast its pearls last night in a quiet and uncertain session. Dow down 50.


Power Shifts From West To East

Apr 27 2009

As Western economies struggle with the GFC, China is emerging to challenge US hegemony faster than even China may have thought possible.


The Overnight Report: Investors Pass The Stress Test

Apr 25 2009

Solid reports from a number of key blue chips and confirmation most banks will pass the stress test saw markets push to a solid end of week finish.


Gold’s Price Prospects Keep Analysts Divided

Apr 24 2009

Some experts believe gold’s outlook has now changed course, but others maintain the bullish trend is still in place.


The Overnight Report: More Rollercoaster

Apr 24 2009

More ups and downs, but this time with an up on the close. Dow up 70.


The Overnight Report: The Rollercoaster Returns

Apr 23 2009

Wall Street was up, down, up and finally down last night. Dow closed down 82.


The Overdue Commodities Correction

Apr 22 2009

This week’s pull back in commodity prices comes hardly as a surprise say market watchers.


The Overnight Report: Geithner Gallops In

Apr 22 2009

Reassuring words from the Treasury Secretary encouraged a bounce back from yesterday’s steep drop. Dow up 127.



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