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

Experts Hopeful About Gold’s Prospects

Jan 13 2009

Recent US dollar strength is expected to fade and with scope for inflationary pressures to emerge later this year analysts see gold as a relatively good performer among commodities.


Switch Out Of Lihir To Avoid Disappointment

Jan 09 2009

According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, one way investors can avoid further disappointment is by switching out of Lihir and into Newcrest.


January Usually Kind To Global Share Markets

Jan 07 2009

From a historical perspective, January is usually a positive month for global equity markets.


The Overnight Report: Economic Realities Hitting Home

Dec 24 2008

No Christmas cheer but investor worries are dominating financial markets. And there’s plenty to worry about, so it seems. (locked for subscribers only until 10am).


The Overnight Report: China Cuts Interest Rates, Again

Dec 23 2008

Overall investor mood has turned sour in the closing days of 2008. China cut interest rates for the fifth time since September.


The Overnight Report: Merry Christmas

Dec 19 2008

Oil fell into the thirties last night and a downgrade of GE had the Dow down 219. (Unlocked as a Christmas present)


The Overnight Report: Oil Slides Despite Record Production Cut

Dec 18 2008

Oil fell 8% despite a record cut in OPEC production. The Dow gave back 100.


The Overnight Report: The Fed’s Home On The Range

Dec 17 2008

Wall Street has applauded a bold new approach to monetary policy taken by the Fed last night. The Dow rose 360. (This report will be unlocked as a community service).


The Overnight Report: It’s All Happening – Tomorrow

Dec 16 2008

It was a quiet Monday on Wall Street as investors await a series of events on Tuesday including the Fed rate decision. The Dow gave up 65 points.


The Overnight Report: Running On The Spot

Dec 13 2008

Friday saw a rally which brought the Dow back to where we left it last Friday. It was up 64 in the session.



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