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: Normal Programming Resumed

Aug 20 2014

The ASX200 and S&P500 are now just shy of their previous highs. It was just a flesh wound. Dow up 80. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Geopolitical Risk-Off

Aug 19 2014

Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia were enough for markets to shake off geopolitical fears overnight. Dow up 175. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 18 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Putin On A Smile

Aug 15 2014

Putin is determined to end the bloodshed in Ukraine, apparently. Dow up 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Weakness All Around

Aug 14 2014

Weak data out of Japan, China, Europe and the US naturally sent the Dow surging again last night, up 91 points. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Confidence Shot In Europe

Aug 13 2014

A dramatic fall in German investor sentiment spooked global markets last night but Wall Street managed to hold steady. Dow down 9. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Diggers & Dealers Feeling More Upbeat

Aug 12 2014

Zinc, copper, and gold were the highlights at the latest Diggers & Dealers fest in Western Australia. Brokers highlight stock preferences.


The Overnight Report: Geopolitical Flux

Aug 12 2014

Has Putin backed off in Ukraine and is the Iraqi prime minister about to be replaced? These are the questions leading to uncertainty as markets wait and watch. Dow up 16. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 11 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Still Heading South

Aug 08 2014

Europe remains the source of angst as a data-related early rally on Wall Street was quickly snuffed out. Dow down 75. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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