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

Miner inside a gold mine 116118935

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: Steadying The Disinterested Ship

Aug 13 2013

Summer volumes continue, but Wall Street did manage a more familiar comeback last night. Down down 5. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 12 2013

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


The Overnight Report: Back In Black

Aug 09 2013

After three down-days, Wall Street managed a mild up-session last night with Chinese data adding some impetus. Dow up 27. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


Gold Risk To The Downside

Aug 08 2013

Jonathan Barratt of Barratt’s Bulletin is reducing long gold positions, wary of further falls.


The Overnight Report: Tapering Markets

Aug 08 2013

Wall Street and the world are trying to come to terms with what looks increasing like the start of Fed tapering as early as next month. Dow down 48. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Struggling At The Top

Aug 07 2013

Wall Street fell back on more taper-talk and a downgrade to Dow giant IBM as the summertime blues continue. Dow down 93. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Summertime Blues

Aug 06 2013

The lightest volume on Wall Street this year led to a slight pullback on hawkish Fedspeak. Dow down 46. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Monday Report

Aug 05 2013

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


The Overnight Report: The World Recovers, Almost

Aug 02 2013

Expansionary manufacturing data from across the globe (except guess where) suggests a world in recovery. Dow up 128. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)


The Overnight Report: Fed Remains On Message

Aug 01 2013

No mention of tapering, modest US growth and deflation concerns offered just about the right mix to assure no great response. Dow down 21. (Accessible only for subscribers before 10:15 AEST)



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