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

Commodity Prices Will Continue To Weaken

Sep 24 2008

ANZ expects commodity prices will continue to trend lower in coming months, with the direction of the US dollar a key variable at present.


The Overnight Report: Dilly, Dally, Down

Sep 24 2008

The Dow managed to hold square by 3pm but a lack of progress on Capitol Hill saw a late sell-off of another 161 points. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Show Me The Money

Sep 23 2008

The Dow fell 372 points as Paulson’s plan was met with uncertainty. The US dollar was trashed. Oil made an artificial spike.


The Overnight Report: In Brief

Sep 20 2008

Another 368 points in the Dow. Heavy volume. The world awaits.


The Overnight Report: No More Spot-Fires, Let’s Go For The Inferno

Sep 19 2008

The US Treasury has a plan that will involve rescuing the entire financial system, not just those institutions which look like failing. A snap short-covering rally sent the Dow up 410 points. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Flight To Safety

Sep 18 2008

Fear gripped Wall Street last night as corporate bond markets crashed and investors rushed out of equities and into Treasuries and gold. The Dow was down 450 and gold up over US$80.


The Overnight Report: Fed Steps In For AIG, Leaves Rate Unchanged

Sep 17 2008

AIG may go the way of Fannie and Freddie. Fed leaves the cash rate unchanged. Strong results from remaining investment banks. Dow up 141.


The Overnight Report: New Lows

Sep 16 2008

The Dow fell 500 points to new lows as AIG nears bankruptcy. Oil fell over US$6 as commodities (but not gold) are again shattered.


On The US Dollar, Commodities And Gold

Sep 12 2008

Are we soon to see a turnaround in any of these interrelated elements?


The Overnight Report: Flogging A Dead Lehman

Sep 12 2008

The Dow posted a 334 point turnaround from low to high last night as Lehman Bros directed market sentiment.



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