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: Looking For Inspiration

Nov 13 2014

Wall Street doesn’t want to go down, but doesn’t want to go up either. Something will have to give. Dow down 2. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Steel, Coking Coal, Oil And Gold

Nov 12 2014

A subdued outlook is in place for iron ore, steel, coking coal and oil. In contrast, gold looks a little brighter.


The Overnight Report: Veterans Provide Distraction

Nov 12 2014

The Veterans’ Day bank/bond market holiday in the US left all markets thin, and in some cases volatile, last night. Dow flat. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Markets Rethink US Jobs Report

Nov 11 2014

US stocks held their ground last night but currencies, bonds, oil and gold all reversed their initial Friday night responses to the US jobs report. Dow up 39. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Nov 10 2014

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


The Overnight Report: New Highs For Wall Street, Again

Nov 07 2014

For the 37th time in 2014, the Dow hit a new all-time high last night in rising 69 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Republicans Take Congress

Nov 06 2014

Wall Street was buoyed last night when it became clear the Republicans now have a majority in both houses. Dow up 100. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Falling Oil Weighing On The World

Nov 05 2014

Further falls in oil prices last night dragged on Wall Street and sparked selling in base metals. Dow up 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Pause For Thought

Nov 04 2014

Having reached new highs on Friday, Wall Street posted a typically quiet and directionless session last night. Dow down 24. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Didipio Wins Gold For Oceana

Nov 03 2014

OceanaGold’s September quarter revealed the Didipio mine is its star performer and brokers remain confident in underground prospects.



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