Apr 20, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy Osisko Shareholders Might Favor the New Deal The takeover battle for Osisko has intensified, with the announcement of a new friendly deal that involves Yamana Gold and Agnico-Eagle.
Apr 19, 2014 by Varun ChandanStronger Nickel Prices to Benefit Vale, BHP Billiton The export ban in Indonesia has boosted nickel prices, and this is good news for BHP Billiton and Vale investors.
Apr 18, 2014 by Varun ChandanCopper Prices Could Fall Further This Year A new report has said copper prices could fall even further this year.
Apr 15, 2014 by Varun ChandanGoldcorp Inc Raises Offer for Osisko Goldcorp has raised its offer for Osisko, which suggests that the company attaches significant value to the Canadian Malartic mine.
Apr 15, 2014 by Varun ChandanNuclear Energy Has a Future in Japan Japan's new Basic Energy Plan sees a future for nuclear energy.
Apr 14, 2014 by Varun ChandanOutlook Continues to Improve for Alcoa IncAlcoa's outlook continues to improve as the company accelerates its transformation.
Apr 11, 2014 by Varun ChandanGlobal Steel Demand to Be Driven by Recovery in Developed MarketsAlthough steel demand in the U.S. is set to recover, U.S. steel companies will not be able to capitalize on this due to pricing pressure.
Apr 10, 2014 by Varun ChandanWill the Spread Between WTI and Brent Crude Continue to Narrow?What should investors expect from the spread between WTI and Brent crude?
Apr 10, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy Goldcorp Might Walk Away From the Osisko Deal Given its commitment to not overpaying and the possible political hurdles, Goldcorp might walk away from the Osisko deal.
Apr 9, 2014 by Varun ChandanAre Iron Ore Prices Set for a Rebound?Iron ore prices will remain range-bound as China continues to rebalance its economy.
Apr 7, 2014 by Varun ChandanChina’s Stimulus Will Not Have a Major Impact on Copper Demand China's "mini stimulus" is not likely to have a major impact on copper prices.
Apr 7, 2014 by Varun ChandanOutlook for Oilfield Services Firms Remains Bullish Spending growth in the Middle East and Asia, along with shale development in China, will be the key growth drivers for oilfield services firms going forward.
Apr 7, 2014 by Varun ChandanWhy I'm Cautiously Optimistic on Silver MinersAlthough industrial demand is expected to be strong this year, silver will have limited upside potential.
Apr 3, 2014 by Varun ChandanAre Refiners Wrong in Favoring the Ban on Crude Oil Exports? By arguing in favor of a ban on crude oil exports, refiners are giving away the very advantage they are trying to defend.
Apr 2, 2014 by Varun ChandanThe Fed Can't Be Blamed for Emerging Markets' WoesPoor policies and economic conditions are responsible for the problems in many of the emerging markets, as foreign heavyweight companies like Petrobras and Tata Motors demonstrate.
Apr 2, 2014 by Varun ChandanM&A Activity Could Pick up in the Mining Sector M&A activity in the mining sector could rebound this year.
Apr 1, 2014 by Varun ChandanChina Stimulus Could Ease U.S. Steel Companies' Concerns Some of the concerns raised by U.S. steel companies over cheap imports could be eased if Chinese policymakers announce measures to stimulate the world's second-largest economy.
Apr 1, 2014 by Varun ChandanPetroChina Will Benefit From Further Natural Gas Price Hikes in ChinaFuture natural gas price hikes in China will benefit PetroChina and help China cut its coal usage.
Mar 29, 2014 by Varun ChandanLong-Term Outlook for Uranium Continues to ImproveThe long-term outlook for uranium continues to improve as countries such as Japan and China place emphasis on nuclear energy.
Mar 27, 2014 by Varun ChandanWTO Ruling Could Increase Rare Earth Supplies WTO ruling on rare earth market could further increase supplies, hurting prices even more.