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: Financials Tank, Commodities Bounce

Aug 20 2008

It was another bad night for financials on Wall Street, sending the US dollar down, commodities up, and the Dow down 130.


Is This The Grave New World?

Aug 19 2008

In a little over twelve months, life as we know it has changed dramatically. Financial markets are in crisis, the global economy is staring at recession, and now the commodity super-cycle has faltered. What lies ahead?


The Overnight Report: Fannie And Freddie Back In The Frame

Aug 19 2008

A report suggesting the US government will indeed need to bail out the terrible twins sent Wall Street scrambling again and the Dow down 180 points.


The Overnight Report: Holiday Friday

Aug 16 2008

It was a whole lot of not much on Friday as oil edged lower and the Dow higher, with gold the only real casualty.


The Overnight Report: A Return To Normal Programming

Aug 15 2008

Wall Street traders awoke on Thursday morning and realised Wednesday was all just a dream. Last night it was back to dollar up, commodities down, and an 82 point rally in the Dow.


The Overnight Report: Commodities Fight Back

Aug 14 2008

More financial sector downgrades helped the Dow fall 100 points but a sharp snap-back in the oil price saw all commodities turn markedly.


Is It All Over For Gold?

Aug 13 2008

This week gold broke its significant 50-week moving average. The week isn’t over yet. Will it recover?


The Overnight Report: Financial Rally Cracks

Aug 13 2008

The Dow fell 140 as the financial sector spell was broken and reality brought Wall Street back to earth.


The Overnight Report: It’s Goodnight For Gold

Aug 12 2008

Gold crashed over US$30 last night and oil fell again despite the conflict in the Caucuses. The Dow hung on to a 48 point gain.


The Overnight Report: A Green Light For The Greenback

Aug 09 2008

The US dollar soared on Friday, sending oil and all commodities crashing, and the Dow up 300 points.



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