Commodities

Going for gold? Here are five ways you can invest in the yellow metal
July 23, 2021 05:49 PM AEST| By AkshaySummary As per the June edition of Australia’s Resource and Energy Quarterly (REQ) report, the demand for physical gold, which includes jewellery, gold coins and bars, surged by as much as 52% y-o-y to 477 tonnes during the March quarter o.....

Where in Australia do miners extract gold from?
July 22, 2021 01:10 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Gold is extensively used for the manufacturing of computer chips, spacecraft, jet engines, communication equipment, and jewellery. Most of the world's gold demand is fulfilled by mine production whereas a significant proportion comes fr.....

Why are coal prices at decade highs?
July 21, 2021 07:46 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Coal prices have hit record high levels with the prices gaining more than 76% in a year. Robust demand for electricity amid rising temperatures in China is boosting the prices. Adverse weather conditions are disrupting the supply chain.....

How is artificial intelligence used in the mining industry?
July 20, 2021 05:44 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaArtificial Intelligence (AI) is geared up to define the future technology and can ease our lives enormously. The ability of machines to execute human-like tasks such as learning, planning, and reasoning has already brought enormous changes in socie.....

Four famous commodity experts whose opinion matters
July 17, 2021 04:36 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Analysts actively evaluate and give their recommendations to buy or sell or hold a stock On a broader scale, there are two types of analysts – buy-side and sell-side. Buy side analysts research companies to zero in on investment .....

Oversupply fears drag Crude oil prices; 3 ASX oil stocks under lens
July 16, 2021 08:17 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary OPEC and U.A.E reached a truce when latter’s demand to boost oil supply got a nod from the member nations. Oil prices slipped amidst fear of an increase in supply; WTI futures dropped to ~US$71/bbl while Brent August contract trad.....

What is Lachlan Fold Belt and who are the major operators there?
July 16, 2021 02:41 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The Lachlan Fold Belt (LFB) is located in New South Wales and is deemed one of the most sought-after mining regions in Australia. The region has a high potential for porphyry copper-gold deposits, and its prospectivity is only increasin.....

AEMO Chief eyes 100% green energy by 2025
July 14, 2021 02:30 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary AEMO head has put forward an ambitious goal of reaching 100% grid capacity through renewables by 2025. Good wind speed and bright and sunny days throughout the year are considered to be the biggest threat to the goal In the last two mo.....

Which cryptocurrency has highest trading volume?
July 14, 2021 08:00 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWhen cryptocurrencies were at peak levels, many new and old investors pumped in funds into them. As a result, experiments like trading art pieces and Zed runs, or digital horse races have been quite popular this year. But, now cryptocurrency tradin.....

What is Lithium Triangle, and who is buying from there?
July 13, 2021 04:52 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaWith the ever-increasing utilization of electric vehicles (EVs) and trucks, in addition to the large numbers of battery-powered portable electronic gadgets powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is no big surprise various miners have directed .....

Coal project hits a roadblock amidst optimistic market situation
July 11, 2021 01:06 AM AEST| By AkshaySummary As per the Australia energy and resources quarterly June edition, the Australian metallurgical coal exports are anticipated to rise from 171 million tonnes in 2020-21 to over 186 million tonnes by 2022-23. In response to a Catholic nun&.....

Which are the booming applications of copper?
July 07, 2021 01:51 PM AEST| By Anam SiddiquiSummary Copper, the second most conductive element, is exposed to supply risks amidst its growing demand in several fields. Due to its significant usage in electric vehicles and renewable energy production, copper plays a critical role in.....

All you need to know about battery metal lead
July 04, 2021 12:58 AM AEST| By AkshaySummary Lead is a bluish-white, dense metal, which is used in rechargeable batteries, alloys, bullets, and ammunitions. The Lead contracts traded at US2,319.5 a tonne on 30 June 2021 on the London Mercantile Exchange, gaining about 9% in less t.....

OPEC+ readies to boost production to meet global demand; ASX O&G shares in focus
July 02, 2021 02:34 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary Saudi Arabia and Russia are in favour of adding 0.4Mbbl/day of crude oil from August 2021 to support the global demand. The benchmarks- WTI & Brent are trading above US$75/bbl as the OPEC+ meeting extends for the second day. UAE is.....

How is lithium mined, and why its mining is criticized?
July 01, 2021 01:34 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary The demand for lithium has surged significantly due to the high demand for lithium-ion batteries used in portable devices and electric vehicles. Lithium is primarily extracted from ore mining and salt deserts which are also known as sal.....

How is crude oil extracted?
June 30, 2021 12:13 PM AEST| By Nitish KumarSummary The earliest known oil wells were drilled in ancient China around 200-300 A.D. John D. Rockefeller, the first billionaire of the modern world, earned his fortune through the oil business. Oil and gas exploration uses modern and state-o.....
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What is coking coal, and where is it used?
June 29, 2021 06:01 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaCoking coal, generally known as metallurgical coal, is a naturally occurring sedimentary rock. When heated, coking coal creates coke, which is a key material for the production of ste.....

Why are crude oil prices on fire in 2021?
June 29, 2021 01:00 PM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaSummary Crude oil prices have surged more than 84% in the past one year (as of 28 June 2021), on the back of robust economic recovery and accelerated COVID-19 vaccination. As demand comes roaring back, oil prices are expected to touch new highs.....

Which company owns the largest silver reserve in Australia?
June 28, 2021 06:12 PM AEST| By AayushSummary Australia is the seventh largest silver producer in the world and has an estimated reserve of around 90,000 tonnes. The largest silver mine in Australia is the Cannington underground mine, owned and operated by South32. The rising pric.....

Is euphoria around gold stocks short lived?
June 27, 2021 12:22 AM AEST| By Team Kalkine MediaInvestments in gold can be done by buying physical gold or exchange traded funds or stock in gold mining, refining, and production. Regardless of who the investor is, it is essential to diversify the portfolio. Especially in case of gold which is a h...

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