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

Material Matters: Price Pain Continues Across Commodities

Jul 02 2015

Slumping prices are generating pain across a range of commodities, while nickel appears better positioned for some upside.


The Overnight Report: Descent Into Farce

Jul 02 2015

The eurozone finance ministers have gone home, leaving Greece to the fate of its own referendum. Dow up 138. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Stabilising

Jul 01 2015

The world stabilised to some extent last night as China rallied and the Greek drama offered up nothing new. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Global Turmoil

Jun 30 2015

Yes there’s Greece, but there’s also China and, now, Puerto Rico. Dow down 350. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 29 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: Hey Big Spender

Jun 26 2015

As the world awaits Greece’s fate, a big jump in US consumer spending rekindled Fed rate rise angst last night. Dow down 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Deal Or No Deal?

Jun 25 2015

Enthusiasm has begun to wane as it appears Greece and its creditors are no closer to resolution. Dow down 178. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: No Fat Lady Yet

Jun 24 2015

Optimism reigns, but the Greek situation remains fluid and as yet unresolved. Dow up 24. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Breakthrough

Jun 23 2015

European markets surged overnight as Greece’s creditors declared they may finally have the beginnings of a workable deal. Dow up 103. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jun 22 2015

Wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.



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