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: Thanks For Nothing

Nov 27 2008

Americans celebrated the last session before Thanksgiving with a fourth day rally – for the first time since May. The Dow was up 250.


The Overnight Report: Meet TALF, Son Of TARP

Nov 26 2008

US mortgage rates had their biggest one day drop on record last night as the government announced yet another loan facility. The Dow was up 36.


The Overnight Report: Save Our Citi

Nov 25 2008

The Dow closed off its highs to be up 396, but has managed to put together the first two-day rally this month.


Gold Ready To Rumble

Nov 24 2008

Friday saw gold break out of its consolidation pattern. Is this time for real?


The Overnight Report: We’ll Take It Anyway

Nov 22 2008

The Dow posted a long overdue rally of nearly 500 points on Friday, triggered by the announcement a new Treasury Secretary had been chosen.


The Overnight Report: Say Goodbye To Eleven Years

Nov 21 2008

The S&P 500 fell 6.7% last night to an eleven and a half year low. A 443 point fall in the Dow took out the previous intraday low for a five year closing low. Oil broke US$50/bbl.


Precious Metals Access Made Easier

Nov 20 2008

The ASX will next month list ETF-type investments on platinum, palladium and silver to join the existing gold contract.


The Overnight Report: Fed Outlook Gets Bleaker

Nov 20 2008

The Dow fell 427 following a revised economic outlook from the Fed. Citigroup has begun to slide away.


The Overnight Report: Another Last Minute Vacuum

Nov 18 2008

The Dow fell 220 points last night, most of it in the last ten minutes yet again.


The Overnight Report: Squaring Up

Nov 15 2008

The Dow was positive at 3.15pm and closed down 336.



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