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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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

Global Rare Metals Supply Shrinking

Oct 03 2008

The global supply of Chromium, Gold, Manganese, Palladium, Platinum, Vanadium and even Uranium is under threat.


The Overnight Report: Anxiety Reigns, Reality Bites

Oct 03 2008

The Dow fell 348 points last night on anxiety over whether the bill will be passed but more specifically on very poor economic data.


The Overnight Report: On Stand-By

Oct 02 2008

Wall Street took a breather last night as it awaits a modified bill to pass through the Senate and go back to the House.


The Overnight Report: Let’s Just Move The Goal Posts Back

Oct 01 2008

The Dow bounced back 485 last night as Congress vowed to reach resolution and the SEC decided to readdress CDO accounting rules.


A New Golden Age? (Part II)

Sep 30 2008

Gold is back in favour, at least for the moment. Will gold now regain its rightful status (and continue to appreciate)?


The Overnight Report: Black Monday – Congress Votes Down Plan B

Sep 30 2008

Main Street voted down Wall Street last night on both sides of the House, rejecting the rescue plan . The Dow fell 770 points, its biggest fall since trading opened after 9/11.


A New Golden Age? (Part I)

Sep 29 2008

Gold is back in favour, at least at the moment. Will gold now regain its rightful status (and continue to appreciate)? (This story was first published for subscribers last week)


Commodity Markets, Where To Invest

Sep 26 2008

Now that investors are returning to commodity markets, Macquarie offers some tips for where to seek exposure.


The Overnight Report: Plan B Socialises The System

Sep 26 2008

The Dow rallied 200 points as The Plan moved another inch closer to agreement, but it is a very watered down model that Paulson may have to accept.


The Overnight Report: The Day That No One Traded

Sep 25 2008

All financial markets were as good as unchanged last night as the world goes into limbo. A resolution on The Plan does not yet look imminent. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)



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