Jul 28, 2014 by Varun ChandanAluminum Prices Finally Cross the $2k MarkAluminum prices hit a 17-month high.
Jul 24, 2014 by Varun ChandanChina’s Shale Gas Push Could Be Huge for U.S. Companies China is spending heavily on developing its shale resources, offering a major opportunity for U.S. oilfield services firms.
Jul 23, 2014 by Varun ChandanPutin's Iron Grip: How America's Energy Secrets Can Unshackle EuropeEurope needs to press the case for developing its shale resources.
Jul 23, 2014 by Varun ChandanCould This Trend Send Silver Stocks Higher? Silver miners will benefit from a pick-up in industrial demand.
Jul 22, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy More Deals Could Be on the Way in the BakkenThe Bakken shale play could see more deals as producers look to expand and achieve operational efficiency.
Jul 21, 2014 by Varun ChandanWill Barrick Gold's CEO Departure Revive Newmont Merger Talks?The departure of Jamie Sokalsky means that John Thornton is in effect CEO of Barrick Gold.
Jul 19, 2014 by Varun ChandanMining Giants Taking a Long-Term View of the Iron Ore Market Rio Tinto has reported record iron ore production for the first half of 2014.
Jul 17, 2014 by Varun Chandan2 Reasons BHP Billiton Could Get a Higher Price for These AssetsBHP Billiton could fetch a higher price for its Nickel West assets due to two key developments.
Jul 16, 2014 by Varun ChandanThe U.S. Needs to Capitalize on Its Oil Bonanza Bank of America noted in a recent report that the U.S. has surpassed Saudi Arabia as the world's biggest oil producer.
Jul 16, 2014 by Varun ChandanThe Bull Case for Alcoa Inc Grows StrongerAlcoa's outlook as improved further after the company reported strong second-quarter results.
Jul 13, 2014 by Varun ChandanTo Hedge or Not to Hedge; The Dilemma for Gold Mining Companies Gold mining companies should continue with their no-hedging strategy.
Jul 12, 2014 by Varun ChandanHow Teekay LNG Partners Will Capitalize on Growth in the LNG Market Despite the gloomy near-term outlook for the LNG tanker market, Teekay LNG is an attractive proposition.
Jul 10, 2014 by Varun ChandanRestocking Boosts Iron Ore Prices but Outlook Still Bearish The recent rebound in iron ore prices is good news for miners, however, the outlook for the bulk commodity remains bearish.
Jul 9, 2014 by Varun ChandanHas Copper’s Down-Cycle Ended?Copper prices have made a strong recovery amid an improved economic environment and a drop in inventory levels.
Jul 8, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy Potash Producers Should Be Worried About This DevelopmentRio Tinto's entry into potash market would put pressure on prices and margins.
Jul 8, 2014 by Varun Chandan2 Factors That Could Cap Silver's Gains in 2014A stronger dollar and supply exceeding demand could put a lid on silver prices in 2014.
Jul 7, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy Is ExxonMobil Investing More Than $1 Billion in a European Refinery?ExxonMobil is investing more than $1 billion in its Antwerp refinery despite the challenging industry environment in Europe.
Jul 7, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhat's Driving Gold Prices Higher?Gold prices are hovering around a three-month high, driven by geopolitical concerns and more importantly inflows into the SPDR Gold Trust ETF.
Jul 2, 2014 by Varun ChandanCan Cliffs Natural Resources Be Fixed?Cliffs shareholders should back Casablanca Capital's plan to turnaround the company as it is the best bet to create long term value.
Jul 2, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy Nickel Prices Could Come Under PressureWhile nickel rose sharply in the first half of 2014, prices could come under pressure due to two important factors.