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: May Ends Quietly

May 31 2008

Benign US personal income and spending data meant tidy up for the month and take off for the weekend.


The Overnight Report: Commodity Carnage

May 30 2008

Oil fell over US$4, gold fell over US$20, and base metals were hammered. The Dow? Who cares?


Time For Profit Taking In Commodities?

May 29 2008

ANZ Bank suggests profit taking may hit commodity markets in coming sessions, with lower oil prices to push gold and base metal prices lower in sympathy.


The Overnight Report: A Mixed Bag

May 29 2008

Oil rose, gold fell, metals fell and the Dow rallied 45 points in what was a very muddled session last night.


The Overnight Report: Oil Stumbles, Stocks Rally

May 28 2008

Oil fell over US$3 last night on profit-taking, sending the Dow up 68 points.


The Overnight Report: Nothing To Report

May 27 2008

With the US and UK closed, there were no major movements in Europe or elsewhere last night.


The Overnight Report: More Of The Same

May 24 2008

Oil rose once more and the Dow fell 145 points as the housing slump suddenly became important again.


Resources Now The Largest ASX Market Sector

May 23 2008

Resource companies again lead the way on the Australian market in market capitalisation terms, a trend CommSec suggests could see increased interest from global fund managers.


The Overnight Report: Some Minor Relief

May 23 2008

It was not quite a major reversal, but oil fell back to US$130 last night allowing a thinly-traded Dow to gain 24 points.


Sino Gold’s Closing Out Hedging Receives Brokers Approval

May 22 2008

Emerging gold producers Sino Gold has announced a $204m capital raising to close out its hedging and brokers have been generally positive on the move.



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