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

Jobs Crash, Dow Tumbles

Sep 10 2007

The market was expecting payrolls to rise by 110,000 in August. The real number came as a big shock.


Gold Futures Break 700, Oil Pushes Ever Upward

Sep 07 2007

A big surge in the gold price saw Comex futures close over the magic US$700/oz level while Middle East tensions and low inventories sent oil ever higher. The Dow closed modestly higher.


Mood Sours On Wall Street

Sep 06 2007

The Dow was down 143 points last night in choppy trade. It seemed all news was bad news.


Stocks Rally Further, Gold Surges

Sep 05 2007

The first day back from holidays saw a tech-led rally on Wall Street while gold has broken resistance and shot higher.


Australian Gold Production Up Slightly In June Quarter

Sep 03 2007

After flat output for much of the last year Australian gold production rose slightly in the June quarter and industry consultant Surbiton Associates sees scope for further gains.


Bernanke And Bush Raise A Cheer

Sep 01 2007

Bernanke’s statement was well received by a market assuming a rate cut will soon be forthcoming. President Bush chimed in with some added relief for mortgage holders.


It’s All Up To Bernanke Now

Aug 31 2007

Wall Street struggled to decide upon last night’s GDP release while the market waits poised for tonight’s statement from the Fed chairman.


Let’s Just Pretend That Never Happened

Aug 30 2007

After falling 240 points on Tuesday, the Dow rallied 247 points last night. More light volume. More Bernanke madness.


Confidence Shatters

Aug 29 2007

The Dow fell 280 points last night as more poor housing data were released, consumer confidence fell, Merrill Lynch downgraded financial stocks and, bizarrely, the FOMC minutes from August 7 were poorly received.


Housing Data Spoil The Party

Aug 28 2007

On Friday new home sales spurred Wall Street. Last night existing home sales achieved the opposite.



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