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


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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

Material Matters: Coal, Iron Ore, Copper And Gold

Mar 31 2014

Soggy outlook for coal prices, iron ore subdued and copper struggles. Meanwhile, there’s a chance the central bank agreement on gold sales will come to an end.


The Monday Report

Mar 31 2014

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


The Overnight Report: The Sideways Trend

Mar 28 2014

Wall Street appears set to end the March quarter about where it started. Dow down 4. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Beadell Deviates But Dividend Still On The Cards

Mar 27 2014

Beadell Resources has revised its mine plan to take account of the wet season, suspending production at Duckhead.


Material Matters: BHP Billiton, Gold, Bauxite And Aluminium

Mar 27 2014

Morgan Stanley believes BHP’s valuation premium is jusfified, Merrills upgrades gold forecasts and UBS mulls China’s bauxite supply.


The Overnight Report: And Today We Go Down

Mar 27 2014

Positive data was overridden by Russia worries and bond buying as Wall Street continues to struggle for direction. Dow down 98. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Grafting Back

Mar 26 2014

It was another volatile session on Wall Street last night, this time finishing to the upside. Dow up 91. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Struggles For Direction

Mar 25 2014

Data will be the key as Wall Street consolidates in the wake of Yellen’s interest rate scare. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Mar 24 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Nothing To Fear

Mar 21 2014

Wall Street has decided that if interest rates do rise soon, so be it. Dow up 108. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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