Precious Metals

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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: Yellen The Trader

Jul 16 2014

Janet Yellen sparked controversy last night by offering an opinion on US stock valuations. Dow up 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: And Back To The High

Jul 15 2014

If you blinked you missed Wall Street’s latest correction. The Dow last night exceeded its previous high before easing to close up 111. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Jul 14 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Remember Portugal?

Jul 11 2014

Fears over a possible Portuguese bank default sent global stock markets plunging last night, although Wall Street rebounded to a less worrisome close. Dow down 70. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Oz Miners: Brokers Anticipate Quarterly Reporting Season Winners And Losers

Jul 10 2014

The Australian resources sector quarterly production and sales reporting season begins this week. Mining analysts preview their expectations of success and disappointment among mining stocks.


The Overnight Report: Minutes Of Uncertainty

Jul 10 2014

When will the Fed raise rates? It doesn’t know either. Dow up 78. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Scary At The Top

Jul 09 2014

Wall Street continued its momentum pullback last night as the first earnings results loomed. Dow down 117. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Bring On The Earnings

Jul 08 2014

Wall Street paused last night following last week’s strong jobs number but tonight attention turns to the June quarter earnings season. Dow down 44. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Steel, Cement, Copper, Iron Ore, Oil And Gold

Jul 07 2014

Chinese steel, cement, copper, aluminium and iron ore prices all look subdued. Iraq is a swing factor for oil while gold’s recent rally looks to be stalling.


The Monday Report

Jul 07 2014

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



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