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: Less Bad Is Good

Apr 04 2009

Investors shrugged off an ugly jobs read, closing out the week on a positive note ahead of what should be the start of an ugly reporting season next week.


Gold: The Long And The Short Term Of It

Apr 03 2009

Beware June-July seasonal weakness.


The Overnight Report: Compromise Reached At The G-Whiz

Apr 03 2009

Wall Street was happy with FASB changes and G20 progress last night. Dow up 200.


The Overnight Report: No Fooling

Apr 02 2009

Wall Street reversed an early drop to kick off the new quarter on a positive note. Dow up 150.


Go Aussie Go

Apr 01 2009

History shows April is usually a cracker month for the Australian stock market.


The Overnight Report: So Ends A Strong Month

Apr 01 2009

It was a case of bad quarter, great month as March wrapped up on Wall Street with the Dow up 86. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: White Flag For The General

Mar 31 2009

The rally hit a snag last night as the US government suggested GM may have to go into bankruptcy. Dow down 254.


Chinese Stimulus Package Won’t Rescue Commodity Prices

Mar 30 2009

Standard Chartered suggests the Chinese stimulus package will help but won’t push commodity prices significantly higher, though there are still opportunities in the sector according to Deutsche Bank.


The Overnight Report: Taking The Money, But Will They Run?

Mar 28 2009

Stock finished lower on Wall Street last night as investors looked to lock in profit after three weeks of big gains.


The Overnight Report: Damn The Torpedoes

Mar 27 2009

A not so bad GDP revision and a successful 7-year bond auction last night gave the Dow another 174 points worth of legs.



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