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

Last Hurrah For Gold?

Jul 04 2008

Chartists at Barclays Capital expect gold to break through resistance at around US$950 per ounce in coming weeks but National Bank suggests this rally may be the peak for the metal.


The Overnight Report: Trichet Saves The Dollar

Jul 04 2008

After hiking 25 points, the ECB indicated no further hikes, allowing the US dollar to rally and the Dow to bounce back 73.


Micro Cap Rising Stars – Ausmelt

Jul 03 2008

This small company is exploiting its talent for creating innovative technologies for use in the global mining and metals industries.


The Overnight Report: Shooting The General

Jul 03 2008

The Dow fell 166 points last night as oil closed above US$143 and Merrill Lynch suggested General Motors could go bankrupt.


The Overnight Report: Saluting The General

Jul 02 2008

A not-so-bad sales result for General Motors turned around a weak Wall Street last night. The Dow closed up 32.


The Overnight Report: A Quiet End

Jul 01 2008

The first half came to an end last night with oil and the Dow barely changed.


Peru Set To Strike

Jun 30 2008

Mine workers in Peru – the world’s largest silver producer and second largest copper and zinc producer – were set to strike at midnight Sunday.


The Overnight Report: Must Oil Reach US$150?

Jun 28 2008

Oil hit US$142.99 on Friday before settling at US$140.21. The Dow lost 106.


A Local Long Term Silver Play

Jun 27 2008

Malachite Resources believes it is sitting on a long term silver mine of globally comparable significance.


The Overnight Report: Powerful Words And New Lows

Jun 27 2008

Broker downgrades hit Wall Street last night before OPEC called oil to US$170 on a weak US dollar. Oil hit US$140. The Dow fell 358.



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