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

The Overnight Report: Suppose They Gave A Bond Auction And Nobody Came

Mar 26 2009

Wall Street exploded out of the blocks last night but got a big scare around midday. Dow up 89.


China Urges New Reserve Currency

Mar 25 2009

One of the world’s largest holders of US dollar assets will press for a move away from the dollar at the upcoming G20 meeting.


The Overnight Report: Taking A Breather

Mar 25 2009

Wall Street unsurprisingly gave back some gains last night as all markets reversed recent frantic moves. Dow down 115.


The Overnight Report: US Taxpayers To The Rescue!

Mar 24 2009

Well it seems they liked Geithner’s toxic asset plan. Dow up 500.


The Overnight Report: More Profit Taking

Mar 21 2009

Markets were back to their losing ways as investors continued to take some profits after the recent run.


Gold: The Difference Between USD And AUD

Mar 20 2009

A public response to a timely question from one FNArena subscriber about what’s happening with gold in AUD.


The Overnight Report: Inflation Unleashed

Mar 20 2009

Commodity prices soared last night as the US dollar continued to tumble. Dow down 85.


The Overnight Report: There Goes The Greenback

Mar 19 2009

The Fed surprised the market last night with another trillion of fresh greenbacks, turning the Dow around for a 90 point gain.


The Overnight Report: Top O’ The Morning

Mar 18 2009

The Dow surged a Guinness-fuelled 178 points last night as suddenly the world is a rosy place.


The Overnight Report: Not Quite Five

Mar 17 2009

The Dow lost 7 points last night as Wall Street just failed to make it a five-day rally. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)



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