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: Two Minds Over Tapering

Dec 05 2013

Wall Street swung wildly last night as positive US jobs data sparked confusion over how to respond. Dow down 24. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Best To Throw A Taper Tantrum Early

Dec 04 2013

Selling on Wall Street accelerated last night ahead of the upcoming jobs numbers and their monetary policy implications. Dow down 94. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: A Time To Sell

Dec 03 2013

Both Wall Street and Bridge Street appear to be shifting into profit-taking mode after a positive year. Dow down 77. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Dec 02 2013

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


The Overnight Report: All Quiet

Nov 29 2013

With US markets shut for Thanksgiving, global markets remained subdued last night. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


Material Matters: Raw Metal Demand, Steel, Thermal Coal And Fertiliser

Nov 28 2013

Global economic growth is likely to be driven by developed markets next year. Analysts sum up the outlook for industrial metals, coal and fertilisers as subdued.


The Overnight Report: Off To Give Thanks

Nov 28 2013

Wall Street ended a quiet session slightly higher ahead of tonight’s holiday. Dow up 23. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Overnight Report: Holiday Mode

Nov 26 2013

The Nasdaq briefly hit 4000 last night until profit-taking set in, likely reflecting squaring up before the Thanksgiving break. Dow up 7. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Nov 25 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Another Mountain

Nov 22 2013

The Dow scraped over 16,000 last night for the first time in history after a 109 point rally. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEDST)



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