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: Draghi Disappoints

Dec 04 2015

QE extended, but not by the quantum the market was anticipating. US dollar tanks. Dow down 252. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Life After Forty

Dec 03 2015

Oil and iron ore prices threatened to each breach US$40 last night as a mass shooting in California set US markets on edge. Dow down 158. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Dashing Through The Snow

Dec 02 2015

It’s December – time to buy. Dow up 168. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Eyes On China

Dec 01 2015

Global markets are nervously looking for any further signs of weakness in China’s market and economic data as Wall Street awaits this week’s jobs numbers. Dow down 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Nov 30 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Thanks

Nov 27 2015

Wall Street was closed overnight but metals prices staged another rally. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


South32 Facing Difficult Choices

Nov 26 2015

South32 is expecting weak commodity prices will prevail for at least two more years, instigating a review of loss-making assets while making the most of its best performers.


The Overnight Report: Needn’t Have Bothered

Nov 26 2015

Activity on Wall Street ground to a halt last night ahead of the holiday. Dow up one point. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Turkey Sparks Commodity Snap-Back

Nov 25 2015

Heightened Russia-Turkey tensions triggered a very sharp short covering rally in commodities last night. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Adrift

Nov 24 2015

Wall Street is already in low volume mode ahead of the holiday as metals prices tumble further. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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