A Safer Way to Play Mining M&A

Chen Wai-Yee, head of derivatives at RBS Morgans, believes options strategies are a safer way to profit from M&A activity in the mining space. She explains why to CNBC’s Bernard Lo.

A Safer Way to Play Mining M&A

Chen Wai-Yee, head of derivatives at RBS Morgans, believes options strategies are a safer way to profit from M&A activity in the mining space. She explains why to CNBC’s Bernard Lo.

Vying for Potash

China, a key commodity user, is likely to feel threatened by BHP Billiton’s bid for Potash, says Renzo Casarotto, senior portfolio manager at Colonial First State Global Asset Management. He tells CNBC’s Bernard Lo, that is probably fueling rumors of Sinochem and Temasek’s interest in the world’s biggest fertilizer supplier.

Picking Winners from the Commodity Space

Renzo Casarotto, senior portfolio manager at Colonial First State Global Asset Management, says he is focused on picking quality resource firms with organic growth that will add value over time.

Upward Pressure on Copper

Jason Beckton, managing director at China Yunnan Copper, explains why he sees a probable upward pressure on copper prices.

Gold vs. Silver

The charts indicate that gold could be headed higher, but not as much as silver, says Cramer.

Gold vs. Silver

The charts indicate that gold could be headed higher, but not as much as silver, says Cramer.

Gartman’s Commodity Strategy

Dennis Gartman, founder of the Gartman Letter, tells the Fast Money traders he’s mildly bullish on gold but thinks platinum and palladium are better bets.

Gartman’s Commodity Strategy

Dennis Gartman, founder of the Gartman Letter, tells the Fast Money traders he’s mildly bullish on gold but thinks platinum and palladium are better bets.

Blast Rips Through Mexico Oil Refinery, Kills One

An explosion ripped through a major Mexican refinery Tuesday, killing one worker and pushing gasoline prices higher on market talk that Mexico’s state oil company Pemex might have to import more fuel.