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: A Game Of Chicken

Oct 08 2013

The two parties appear now to be testing each other’s resolve on the potential catastrophe of US default. Dow down 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Treasure Chest: Citi Bearish on Gold Stocks

Oct 07 2013

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. While a recent rebound in precious metals prices has provided some relief, Citi believes the gold bear market has not yet run its course.


The Monday Report

Oct 07 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Shutdown Blues

Oct 04 2013

With no real end in sight to the US budget impasse, Wall Street continues to drift lower, aided last night by some disappointing data and dramatic incident in Washington. Dow down 136. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Miners, Engineering Services, Scrap And Gold

Oct 03 2013

The value of miners, negatives for mining & engineering, Chinese scrap consumption and the lure of gold.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Starts To Worry

Oct 03 2013

Day Two and no end in sight. Dow down 58. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: America Is Closed For Business

Oct 02 2013

Ho hum, the US government has shut down. Dow up 62. Commodities not impressed, nevertheless. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Washington Burns The Midnight Oil

Oct 01 2013

Congressional leaders will continue to negotiate this morning ahead of what still looks like an inevitable US shutdown. Dow down 128. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Material Matters: Coking Coal, Iron Ore, Prices, Production And Productivity

Sep 30 2013

Volatility eases in coal and iron ore, price forecasts are eased across a number of metals and production forecasts are ramped. Then there’s productivity.


The Monday Report

Sep 30 2013

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



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