Where are we in the Cycle?
The cycle has advanced significantly since late 2015 but remains within the confines of a trough while requiring a fresh catalyst in 2017 to move to the next stage.  More...

Market Directions
Fueled by continued expansions in global liquidity,  U.S. equity markets keep moving higher as optimism about what Donald Trump can do to spur growth in the USA provides an additional filip.  Improved resource sector conditions have only partially been embedded in equity prices which have hit an invisible ceiling as investor expectations appear anchored to historical outcomes.   More...

Portfolio Performance and Positioning
Losses have occurred across all development classes with Phase I stocks , and especially uranium exposed companies, having experienced the biggest losses during February after strong earlier gains.  Portfolio models have been adjusted to take account of the strongest, and probably unsustainable, returns leaving a large cash position pending evidence of improved momentum.  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...