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

Sighs Of Relief

Nov 14 2007

The Dow bounced back over 300 points last night following good news in retail and financials, and a sharp drop in the oil price.


There Goes The Carry Trade

Nov 13 2007

The move to risk aversion accelerated last night as credit crunch phase II intensifies. Gold copped the brunt of the selling.


Tech Wreck

Nov 10 2007

It started on Thursday but was dampened by a misplaced short covering rally. Tech took a dive on Wall Street on Friday as financials tried to hang in. The Dow fell over 200 points.


Rio Explodes As Wall Street Fights Back

Nov 09 2007

The Dow bounced back from a 200+ point loss while the tech sector melted overnight. Rio rejected an offer from BHP.


It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over

Nov 08 2007

The Dow plunged 360 points last night on a number of issues, the most prevalent being the same old story – financial sector woes.


Looking At Gold From Different Angles

Nov 07 2007

Is gold just a US dollar story? Things may look different in different currencies.


Commodities Boom, Financials Recover

Nov 07 2007

The Dow put on over 100 points as the ever-weakening US dollar sent commodities skyrocketing and there was some buying in the financial sector.


It’s A Bottom Pickin’ Market

Nov 06 2007

Asia called the Dow down 2% yesterday but got only 0.4% last night in another volatile session.


Volatility Rules, Gold Passes 800

Nov 03 2007

A Dow close of +27 last night belied the extreme volatility throughout the session. Gold rocketed through US$800/oz.


No Cavalry This Time

Nov 02 2007

The Dow fell 362 points last night as the financial sector woke up to the fact there’s still a credit crunch going on.



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