Base Metals and Minerals

Lithium Rising As Electric Vehicles Take Hold

Sam Green of TradersCircle investigates the rapid global shift towards electric vehicles.

Feb 10 2017

A glance through the latest expert views and predictions about commodities. Macquarie cuts oil and LNG price outlook; Philippines throws another spanner in nickel works; China’s looming capacity reductions.

Feb 07 2017


Manganese Is Energy Critical

Ahead of the Herd’s Rick Mills makes the case for manganese.

Feb 01 2017

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


Previous Stories

Chinese Traders Optimistic On Nickel’s Prospects

Mar 23 2010

Barclays Capital attended a stainless steel conference in China and left with the view traders remain optimistic about the outlook for nickel prices.


The Overnight Report: Wall Street Healthy

Mar 23 2010

The passage of the healthcare bill sparked a rally on Wall Street not all were expecting. Dow up 43. (Locked for subscribers until 10:00 AEDST)


The Monday Report

Mar 22 2010

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


The Overnight Report: Runaway Dow

Mar 19 2010

The Dow posted its eighth straight rise last night, adding another 45 points despite a flat S&P 500.


Pacific Brands With Conviction, Mid-Cap Resource Plays And More

Mar 18 2010

GSJB Were adds Pacific Brands to its Conviction List while Credit Suisse looks at mid-cap resource companies and JP Morgan looks at the WA housing market.


The Overnight Report: Consolidating New Highs

Mar 18 2010

Ongoing momentum saw the Dow at a new one-year closing high last night, up 47.


Investing For Commodity Price Increases

Mar 17 2010

Coal prices are already being set a much higher levels, iron ore prices are set to see even greater increases and copper’s getting up there again too. Is it a resource sector bonanza for investors?


The Overnight Report: Play It Again Ben

Mar 17 2010

The Fed’s broken record was enough to send the S&P through its 1150 resistance level last night. Dow up 43.


The Overnight Report: Adrift In A Sea Of Mixed Influences

Mar 16 2010

Mixed data and uncertain external influences meant another low volume, low volatility session on Wall Street last night. Dow up 17


Rudi’s View: No Shortage Of Positive Views

Mar 15 2010

If my personal observations are correct, the overall market bias has shifted to a positive outlook for equities.



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