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

OceanaGold Accelerates Didipio Underground

Sep 15 2014

OceanaGold has revealed plans to optimise its Didipio mine and several brokers welcome the development.


The Monday Report

Sep 15 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Considerable Debate

Sep 12 2014

Wall Street and global markets will agonise over an anticipated change in Fed policy for another week until the meeting. Dow down 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Scotland The Not So Brave?

Sep 11 2014

The polls have swung on the highlands and Wall Street has decided Apple’s new products are winners. Dow up 54. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Data Not Dates

Sep 10 2014

Speculation that the Fed will make a significant change in policy next week had Wall Street nervous last night. Dow down 97. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Aussie Tumbles

Sep 09 2014

Wall Street did little last night but the Aussie suddenly decided to plummet a cent. Dow down 25. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Rhodium, Iron Ore And Thermal Coal

Sep 08 2014

Rhodium demand is on the rise while iron ore pricing is in the eye of the storm and anxiety rises over China’s plans for thermal coal imports.


The Monday Report

Sep 08 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Draghi Walks The Walk

Sep 05 2014

The ECB has instigated QE, after a fashion, but again Wall Street fizzled out towards the close. Dow down 8. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Ceasefire Shenanigans

Sep 04 2014

Ceasefire in Ukraine or not? That’s what markets were asking last night, ahead of central bank meetings and US jobs numbers. Dow up 10. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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