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: Putin Softens

May 08 2014

A pullback of Russian troops and more soothing words from the Fed gave blue chips a boost last night while the Nasdaq rout continued. Dow up 117. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Be Careful What You Tweet

May 07 2014

When nothing much else is going on and one high profile stock starts getting dumped, the mood becomes infectious. Dow down 129. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Crude, Uranium, Base Metals, Gold And Coal

May 06 2014

Heightened tensions over Russia’s involvement in Ukraine underpins the outlook for crude, nickel and gold. Uranium remains in the doldrums while coal is beset by supply.


The Overnight Report: Nowhere To Go But Sideways

May 06 2014

The uncertain world is lacking a reason to trend, so not much is transpiring. Dow up 17. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

May 05 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 The Pressure

May 02 2014

Putin is now warning of energy retaliation while US markets set themselves for tonight’s jobs number. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Old Average, New High

May 01 2014

The Dow hit a new all-time high last night despite a weak US GDP and nothing new from the Fed. Dow up 45. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Nickel, Copper And Platinum

Apr 30 2014

Nickel prices are expected to rise further while copper supply is tightening. Why have platinum group prices been so muted?


The Overnight Report: Sailing On

Apr 30 2014

The Dow again came close to a new all-time high last night as the Ukraine situation eased and Wall Street set itself ahead of a Fed meeting and barrage of global data from tonight. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Cornering the Gold Market: China Close to Buying Half of World Gold Production

Apr 29 2014

Michael Lombardi of Profit Confidential explains why he is long gold, and buying on the dips.



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