Report Date: 16 January 2017

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Contents

Where are we in the Cycle?
Sector investment returns remain driven by a range of macro financial factors with little to distingusih individual commodity exposures.  Zinc does not have the expected underpinnings to outperform, according to recently released statistics.      More...

Market Directions
Sector outcomes last week were influenced by a weakening currency.  The boost to coper and iron ore prices resulted in a focus on the market leaders.   More...

Portfolio Performance and Positioning
While market leaders have benefitted from more favourable economic forces, strong gains have occurred among selected smaller stocks.  The uranium sector has shown signs of renewed investor interest.  The strongest gains in the portfolio models are coming from companies with uranium exposure.     More...

Stock Reviews and Rating Analysis 
PortfolioDirect rating reports analyse the quality and risk attributes of proposed mineral developments.  Rating criteria apply to mining and oil and gas stocks at any stage of development.  PortfolioDirect uses a five point rating scale to measure the risk adjusted quality of proposed mineral developments or companies.    
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The 'Steak or Sizzle' blog provides summary judgements on the top performing ASX-listed resources stocks. More...

Exploration Watch. Which exploration results are the most exciting, the most disappointing and the most anticipated?  More...

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