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

The Overnight Report: The US Economy Shrugs

Aug 29 2008

A second quarter revised GDP of 3.3% was better than most anyone was expecting, sending the Dow up 200 points.


The Overnight Report: Looking For The Positives

Aug 28 2008

The Dow rose 89 points on a good durable goods number while the twins made further gains and Gustav forced evacuations.


The Overnight Report: Gustav Gets Real

Aug 27 2008

TS Gustav is shaping up to be the first true hurricane threat of the season, commanding focus in a lacklustre day’s trading on Wall Street.


The Great US Gold Shortage

Aug 26 2008

Why has the US Mint suddenly run out of gold coins in a weak gold market?


The Overnight Report: There Ain’t No Cure For The Summertime Blues

Aug 26 2008

Up 200 Friday, down 200 last night. Oil barely moved and metals markets were shut. It was an across the board sell-off, led by financials.


Standard Chartered Still Bullish On Gold

Aug 25 2008

The recent rally in the US dollar has pushed down gold prices, but a number of factors sees Standard Chartered expecting the price to rise.


The Overnight Report: Oil Comes Back

Aug 22 2008

Oil jumped US$5 last night on a weak greenback and rising tensions in Cold War II. The Dow was nevertheless unchanged.


The Overnight Report: Goldman Sachs Ignored

Aug 21 2008

Goldman downgraded the financial sector and called oil to US$149, but financials rallied last night and oil barely moved. Dow up 68.


Rudi On Thursday

Aug 20 2008

Weekly musings by your editor. There is a story unfolding behind the savage sell-off in gold. And it is a positive one.


Gold Disappointment For Australia

Aug 20 2008

Our athletes, Newcrest and Lihir, have both provided disappointing results on the gold front, although bullishness prevails for the miners.



Analyse The Market From A Different Angle