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: More Financial Woes

Apr 15 2008

The Dow closed down 23 points last night as one of the big commercial banks reported greater than expected losses.


The Overnight Report: Earnings Sink Industrials

Apr 12 2008

The Dow fell 256 points on Friday following a poor result from Dow icon General Electric.


The Overnight Report: Thin And Volatile, But Up

Apr 11 2008

Mixed messages had the Dow rocking and rolling its way to a 54 point rise.


Gold At 1100 Says GFMS

Apr 10 2008

Industry researcher GFMS has released its annual gold survey for 2008.


The Overnight Report: Commodities Explode, Again

Apr 10 2008

A new record for oil, a near record for copper, and a big move in aluminium were highlights in a session that saw the Dow down 49.


The Overnight Report: China Looking For A Stake In BHP

Apr 09 2008

Shares in BHP jumped 5% in offshore markets last night following speculation China is looking to move on BHP. The Dow closed down 36 points.


The Overnight Report: Waiting For Earnings

Apr 08 2008

The Dow closed unchanged last night ahead of the “official” kick-off of the earnings season. Commodities were strong once more.


The Overnight Report: Could Have Been Worse

Apr 05 2008

The worst jobs number in five years did not set off a slide on Wall Street.


The Overnight Report: Then Suddenly, Nothing Happened

Apr 04 2008

Wall Street went quiet last night ahead of tonight’s jobs numbers, as the market remained glued to coverage of the testimony to Congress.


March Volatility Sees Analysts Adjust Commodity Forecasts

Apr 03 2008

Danske Bank suggests the March correction in commodities has all but run its course.



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