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: Confusion Reigns On Wall Street

May 21 2014

Is the US economy improving or not? Wall Street cannot decide. Dow down 137. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Nickel, Coal, Iron Ore And Gold

May 20 2014

Nickel pricing strength is growing, bulks are feeling the supply glut and gold is holding a range.


The Monday Report

May 19 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Global Growth In Question

May 16 2014

Ongoing strength in US bonds and last night’s weak eurozone GDP has accelerated the flight to safety as global growth forecasts are questioned. Dow down 167. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: The US Bond Conundrum

May 15 2014

US bond yields fell sharply last night despite US wholesale inflation showing a surprise gain. The world remains confused. Dow down 101. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Now What?

May 14 2014

The ASX 200 is back at 5500, the budget held no great surprises, and Wall Street paused last night at its highs. Dow up 19. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Mining Stocks, Bulks And The Oz Economy, Gold And Nickel

May 13 2014

Time to become overweight in miners? Do commodity prices matter more than volume to Australia’s economy? Gold remains subdued while nickel adjusts to Indonesian bans.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Gets Its Momo Back

May 13 2014

Sharp rebounds in the Nasdaq and Russell 2000 turned potential pullback into a new S&P high last night. Dow up 112. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Iron Ore, Merger Speculation And Gold

May 12 2014

Is the sun setting on the iron ore boom? Bell Potter ponders what a three-way merger might mean in the base metals sector. DJ Carmichael asks why some gold stocks are not performing.


The Monday Report

May 12 2014

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



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