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: Rudderless

Feb 19 2009

Wall Street failed to be excited by Obama’s housing plan while gold has set its sights on US$1000. The Dow was flat.


The Overnight Report: The Beginning Of The End?

Feb 18 2009

President Obama signs the stimulus bill as the run on Europe begins. Dow down 300.


Could The Eastern Bloc Bring Down Europe?

Feb 17 2009

Japan may be in strife, but Europe is facing disaster.


The Overnight Report: Obama To The Rescue

Feb 13 2009

A late announcement on a new mortgage plan brought Wall Street back from the brink last night. The Dow rallied strongly to close down 6 points.


The Overnight Report: A Holding Pattern

Feb 12 2009

The Dow clawed back 50 points as agreement was reached on the stimulus bill while the TARP remains a point of conjecture.


The Overnight Report: Back Where We Started

Feb 11 2009

Wall Street wanted details, Geithner delivered mission statements. The Dow fell 400. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDT)


The Overnight Report: Geithner Delays

Feb 10 2009

Wall Street went into Limbo last night as TARP news was put back a day. Dow flat.


The Overnight Report: Setting Ahead Of The TARP

Feb 07 2009

Short-covering in financials supported a 200 point rally in the Dow as a weak jobs number was shrugged off.


The Overnight Report: The Rumour Mill Turns

Feb 06 2009

A combination of positive rumours and executive buying in BA turned the financial sector and thus the market around. Dow up 100.


The Overnight Report: Bank Worries Weigh On Wall Street

Feb 05 2009

What will Obama come up with? That is the concern that had banks hitting new lows last night. Dow down 120.



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