Precious Metals

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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 (Thursday): The Greenback Growls

Apr 25 2008

While earnings and economic data were again mixed, Thursday’s session was dominated by a strong bounce in the US dollar, sparking life into financials and pressuring commodities.


The Overnight Report: An Earnings Mix

Apr 24 2008

The Dow rose 43 points last night on the back of mixed earnings reports.


The Overnight Report: Oil Finally Begins To Bite

Apr 23 2008

The Dow fell 100 points last night on US$120/bbl oil driven by a new low in the US dollar.


The Overnight Report: Financials Sour Again

Apr 22 2008

Poor results from Bank of America and a leading regional bank put a dampener on bullishness last night. And might Citi eliminate its dividend?


Whereto For Gold?

Apr 21 2008

There are several reasons to fear a gold pullback, although not all brokers are convinced.


The Overnight Report: Break Out!

Apr 19 2008

The Dow leapt 229 points on earnings reports from Google and Citigroup, while oil closed at US$117/bbl.


The Overnight Report: Another Wall

Apr 18 2008

Mixed earnings results left the Dow unch last night as yet again Wall Street has failed to push ahead after a big rally. Commodities likewise.


The Overnight Report: Stocks, Commodities Surge

Apr 17 2008

Some earnings reports that didn’t disappoint and another benign CPI conspired to send the Dow up 250, the greenback to hell, and commodity prices to the moon once more.


The Overnight Report: Wobbly But Positive

Apr 16 2008

It was up, down and all around for a 60 point gain last night on data, earnings and new record oil.


Sino Gold’s Transition Comes With Hiccups

Apr 15 2008

Sino Gold’s quarterly report included lower production forecasts and higher costs but Merrill Lynch and Macquarie remain positive given the growth potential in the group.



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