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: We Have Lift Off

Dec 17 2015

The Fed delivered its rate hike, but kept the tone of the statement dovish, and that’s just what Wall Street was hoping for. Dow up 224. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Ahead Of The Fed

Dec 16 2015

Wall Street posted a second session of gains, ahead of tonight’s Fed meeting, assisted by another rally for oil. Dow up 156. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: High Yield Horrors

Dec 15 2015

The oil-related sell-off in US high yield bond funds continues but a late rally suggested Wall Street defiance. Dow up 103. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Dec 14 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Respite

Dec 11 2015

Energy stocks rallied again on Wall Street last night as oil prices continued to fall. Dow up 82. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Not This Time

Dec 10 2015

The WTI oil price initially shot up last night, taking Wall Street with it, but the rally could not be sustained. Dow down 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: All About The Oil

Dec 09 2015

Another big fall for the Dow but a flat close for the Nasdaq highlights the fact global volatility is all in the energy sector at the moment. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Bleak Outlook For Commodity Prices In 2016

Dec 08 2015

The outlook for 2016 commodity prices is for more of the same subdued markets where supply continues to overwhelm demand, albeit declines are expected to be be more modest than in 2015.


The Overnight Report: Wasted Energy

Dec 08 2015

WTI has crashed under US$40/bbl following energy sector selling in Australia yesterday and prompting energy sector selling on Wall Street last night. Dow down 117. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Dec 07 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.



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