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: Deja Vu

Oct 30 2008

When the Dow rallied 936 points in October 13 it fell 76 points on October 14. After an 889 point rally on Tuesday the Dow fell 74 points last night. The Fed delivered a 50 point cut as expected.


Lihir’s Success Comes At A Cost

Oct 29 2008

Quarterly gold production may have hit a record for Lihir but lingering costs leave brokers underwhelmed.


The Overnight Report: Let’s Try This Again

Oct 29 2008

For the second time this month Wall Street has provided a spectacular rally, with the Dow rising almost 900 points in the session.


The Overnight Report: Base Metals Bounce Hard

Oct 28 2008

The Dow fell 200 points – all in the last ten minutes – as buyers remained tentative. Base metals, however, put in some extraordinary reversals.


The Overnight Report: Armageddon Overruled

Oct 25 2008

The Dow closed down 300 points on Friday, once again rallying 200 points from its lows. Wall Street has nevertheless been left wondering what might have been.


New Hope For Newcrest

Oct 24 2008

Mining stocks are falling and gold prices are coming back off again, but barely better than expected results from Newcrest has the brokers yelling Buy.


The Overnight Report: Buyers Fighting Hard

Oct 24 2008

The Dow closed up 172 points in a late buying rush after in yet another volatile session.


More Commodity Price Cuts

Oct 23 2008

As conditions continue to weaken brokers are continuing to reduce their commodity price forecasts.


The Overnight Report: The Emerging Market Drain

Oct 23 2008

The Dow fell 500 points last night as withdrawals from emerging markets become the latest snowball.


The Overnight Report: Nice

Oct 21 2008

The Dow put on another 400 points.



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