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: Six Months Or That Type Of Thing

Mar 20 2014

Confusing signals from Janet Yellen sparked significant volatility late on Wall Street. Dow down 114. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Resume Normal Programming

Mar 19 2014

Wall Street went back to bullish last night as events in Crimea faded on the risk scale. Dow up 88. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: What Would Putin Do Now?

Mar 18 2014

Global markets rebounded last night after the Crimean referendum ended without incident. Dow up 181. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Mar 17 2014

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


The Overnight Report: Valley Of Death

Mar 14 2014

Weak China data and a tipping point in the Crimea sent markets plunging last night. Dow down 231. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: The China Syndrome

Mar 13 2014

Global markets have steadied but tension remains as China’s shadow banking system feels the heat and Crimea moves towards its referendum. Dow down 11. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Cracks In The China

Mar 12 2014

Metals prices continued to tumble last night as the wider implications of China’s data and policy reverberate around the globe. Dow down 67. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Iron Tanks

Mar 11 2014

The iron ore price has plunged since yesterday while Wall Street still managed to mostly shrug off the Chinese data. Dow down 34. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Platinum, Gold, Bulks And Base Metals

Mar 10 2014

Platinum potential, gold demand and 2014 commodity preferences in the face of plateauing Chinese demand.


The Overnight Report: Shucks, Just Buy It Anyway

Mar 07 2014

Wall Street has the excuses lined up ahead of tonight’s jobs report. Dow up 61. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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