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: Iron Ore, Coal, Copper, Oil And Platinum Group

Apr 08 2015

Iron ore glut continues; China reduces coal production; copper surplus; oil threat remote; and platinum group price reductions.


The Overnight Report: Earnings In Focus

Apr 08 2015

The start of the US earnings season tonight had Wall Street playing it cautiously last night. Dow down 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report (on Tuesday)

Apr 07 2015

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


The Overnight Report: Iron Ore Roars Into The Forties

Apr 02 2015

Wall Street struggled with weak economic data last night, meanwhile iron ore has how fallen below US$50. Dow down 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Flat As A Tack

Apr 01 2015

Last night’s drop on Wall Street assured a flat close for the major US indices for the March quarter. Dow down 200. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Oil, Palladium And Copper

Mar 31 2015

Yemen and oil supply; palladium fails to resume strength; rain in the Atacama Desert disrupts copper production.


The Overnight Report: Baby It’s A Wild World

Mar 31 2015

Up down and all around while achieving little. China, Europe and M&A lit a spark under Wall Street last night. Dow up 263. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Mar 30 2015

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


How Strong Is The Relationship Between The US Dollar And Commodities?

Mar 27 2015

Do the prices of oil and gold always move inversely to moves in the US dollar? Kathleen Brooks of FOREX.com conducts some analysis.


The Overnight Report: Oil Spikes

Mar 27 2015

Geopolitics is back, and a familiar response was seen last night in oil markets. Dow down 40. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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