Close menu




June 25th, 2021 | 10:58 CEST

Carnavale Resources, Rio Tinto, TotalEnergies - Commodities still in hype

  • Commodities
Photo credits: pixabay.com

Commodities are in demand, as seen from the Bloomberg Commodity Index, which reached a multi-year high on June 11. Among other things, this is due to China's enormous hunger for raw materials and the infrastructure program of the USA. Inflation fears also drive more investors to commodities, as there is no end in sight to the loose monetary policy. In addition, there is a rethinking of climate protection, giving rise to hypes such as hydrogen or e-mobility. These new technologies require raw materials such as copper or nickel, and so commodity prices are picking up significantly in almost all sectors. That's why we are taking a look at three exciting commodity companies today.

time to read: 3 minutes | Author: Armin Schulz
ISIN: CARNAVALE RESOURCES LTD | AU000000CAV5 , RIO TINTO LTD | AU000000RIO1 , TOTALENERGIES SE | FR0000120271

Table of contents:


    Carnavale Resources - Owns 4 diversified projects at once

    The Australian junior explorer Carnavale Resources focuses on acquiring and exploring high-quality and advanced projects, trying to find gold, copper, nickel, platinum, palladium and strategic minerals related to e-mobility. Currently, the Company owns 4 projects in Western Australia.

    The nickel project is called Grey Dam and was reviewed in 2020 using existing data and shows copper and platinum anomalies indicative of a nickel sulfide deposit. At the Barracuda Project area, platinum, palladium, copper and nickel anomalies have been discovered but not yet explored by the previous owner. A VTEM survey will be conducted there in the second half of the year to identify exploration targets. The Ora Banda South gold project is close to several gold mines and boasts a 4km and 1.2km gold anomaly. An exploration program is planned but not yet scheduled.

    The current main project is also focused on gold and is called Kookynie, a historic mining area covering 50km². It is surrounded by gold mines and drilling has been intensive there since November 2020. In the first two phases of drilling, up to 16.25 grams of gold per tonne was found. The third drilling program was completed on May 28 and results are expected by the end of June. The objective of this drilling was to investigate anomalies at known mines further. It is intended to define the gold mineralization prior to RC drilling more accurately.

    The diversification of the projects makes the Company quite interesting. The share is currently quoted at AUD 0.007. With around 2.3 billion shares, this results in a market capitalization of AUD 16.6 million. Speculative investors can take a position with the prospect of news coming soon.

    Rio Tinto - Broadly based and now sustainable

    Rio Tinto is a broad-based commodity company that produces iron ore, aluminum, copper, titanium, borates, salt, but also diamonds, among other things. The Company operates globally and has struggled in recent years with a stagnating commodities market and the emerging sustainability issue. Since the end of October 2020, the share has been running upwards, driven by ever-increasing commodity prices.

    Skyrocketing prices, especially for copper and iron ore, have allowed the group to reduce its debt by two-thirds in recent years, despite a high dividend yield for shareholders of over 6%. Electrification will continue to increase the demand for copper while supply decreases, guaranteeing continued high prices in this area in particular. For investors, this is good news.

    The Company is constantly investing about USD 250 million to explore new deposits to ensure sufficient reserves. There is also an increasing focus on sustainability, which will become more and more critical in the future, as factors such as the ESG system will become more and more decisive for investment decisions. In the last 5 years, over USD 1 billion has been invested in climate-related projects, 75% of the electricity consumed is produced via renewable energy, and the Company ranked 3rd in the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark in 2020. So you can invest with a clear conscience.

    TotalEnergies - Already reinvented itself

    Probably everyone has driven past a Total gas station at some point. Anyone who thinks that Total is a pure oil and gas producer is very much mistaken. It is not for nothing that Total has changed its name to TotalEnergies. Because even though the price of oil is currently climbing sharply, the world wants to reduce CO2 emissions. Some countries want to become climate-neutral by 2050, and the ruling against Shell in the Netherlands shows that the oil giants cannot simply carry on as before.

    TotalEnergies quickly moved toward e-mobility, acquiring battery producer Saft Groupe for EUR 1.1 billion in 2016. At the moment, the focus is on expanding renewable energy. On June 16, it was announced that the Company is bidding in a consortium to build an offshore wind farm in Scotland. By 2030, the Company wants to build 100 gigawatts of total capacity from renewable energies. In Amsterdam, the Company is building 2,200 charging stations for e-cars.

    In Leuna, the Company currently produces 700,00 tons of ethanol based on fossil fuels. That is set to change, thanks to a partnership with Sunfire and Fraunhofer. The goal is to produce the methanol with hydrogen and thus be able to supply green methanol. The pilot project has already started, as announced last Friday. So TotalEnergies is working in a very progressive way, and it is one of the few oil companies that did not have to cut its dividend in 2020. The price-to-book ratio of 1.1 shows that the Company is very favorably valued.


    Conflict of interest

    Pursuant to §85 of the German Securities Trading Act (WpHG), we point out that Apaton Finance GmbH as well as partners, authors or employees of Apaton Finance GmbH (hereinafter referred to as "Relevant Persons") may in the future hold shares or other financial instruments of the mentioned companies or will bet on rising or falling on rising or falling prices and therefore a conflict of interest may arise in the future. conflict of interest may arise in the future. The Relevant Persons reserve the shares or other financial instruments of the company at any time (hereinafter referred to as the company at any time (hereinafter referred to as a "Transaction"). "Transaction"). Transactions may under certain circumstances influence the respective price of the shares or other financial instruments of the of the Company.

    Furthermore, Apaton Finance GmbH reserves the right to enter into future relationships with the company or with third parties in relation to reports on the company. with regard to reports on the company, which are published within the scope of the Apaton Finance GmbH as well as in the social media, on partner sites or in e-mails, on partner sites or in e-mails. The above references to existing conflicts of interest apply apply to all types and forms of publication used by Apaton Finance GmbH uses for publications on companies.

    Risk notice

    Apaton Finance GmbH offers editors, agencies and companies the opportunity to publish commentaries, interviews, summaries, news and etc. on news.financial. These contents serve information for readers and does not constitute a call to action or recommendations, neither explicitly nor implicitly. implicitly, they are to be understood as an assurance of possible price be understood. The contents do not replace individual professional investment advice and do not constitute an offer to sell the share(s) offer to sell the share(s) or other financial instrument(s) in question, nor is it an nor an invitation to buy or sell such.

    The content is expressly not a financial analysis, but rather financial analysis, but rather journalistic or advertising texts. Readers or users who make investment decisions or carry out transactions on the basis decisions or transactions on the basis of the information provided here act completely at their own risk. There is no contractual relationship between between Apaton Finance GmbH and its readers or the users of its offers. users of its offers, as our information only refers to the company and not to the company, but not to the investment decision of the reader or user. or user.

    The acquisition of financial instruments entails high risks that can lead to the total loss of the capital invested. The information published by Apaton Finance GmbH and its authors are based on careful research on careful research, nevertheless no liability for financial losses financial losses or a content guarantee for topicality, correctness, adequacy and completeness of the contents offered here. contents offered here. Please also note our Terms of use.


    Der Autor

    Armin Schulz

    Born in Mönchengladbach, he studied business administration in the Netherlands. In the course of his studies he came into contact with the stock exchange for the first time. He has more than 25 years of experience in stock market business.

    About the author



    Related comments:

    Commented by André Will-Laudien on May 21st, 2026 | 07:45 CEST

    150% Opportunity and Risk at the Same Time! Kobo Resources on the Verge of Gold, TUI, easyJet, and Lufthansa Attractively Valued

    • Mining
    • Gold
    • Commodities
    • travel
    • Aviation

    With extreme volatility expected in 2026, one thing remains clear: gold serves as a portfolio stabilizer. In an environment of rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and soaring commodity prices, precious metals have performed strongly so far. Due to the Iran conflict, travel and tourism stocks in particular have come under pressure, as they are affected by weaker travel demand, tighter household budgets, and ultimately higher fuel costs. But those who look beyond the immediate horizon recognize that crises are temporary, and fear-driven valuation discounts can create medium-term buying opportunities. For risk-conscious investors, these scenarios present investment opportunities that would not be expected under normal circumstances. For instance, Deutsche Lufthansa is currently trading at around 30% below its book value, while TUI is trading at a P/E ratio of about 5. Is this irrational? In the short term, perhaps not. In the long term, however, it may well be. As the saying goes: buy when the cannons thunder.

    Read

    Commented by Armin Schulz on May 21st, 2026 | 07:20 CEST

    Is the Gold Price Falling? Buy the Dip! Why Barrick Mining, Desert Gold Ventures, and Agnico Eagle Mines Now Offer Attractive Entry Points

    • Mining
    • Gold
    • Commodities
    • Investments
    • Africa
    • Production

    Following the recent decline in the gold price, alarm bells are ringing for many investors. But those who look closely will recognize a familiar market dynamic. Every overheated rally is typically followed by a healthy consolidation phase. It is precisely this correction that may create a rare window of opportunity for strategically positioned investors, as the precious metal's fundamental upward momentum remains intact thanks to expectations of interest rate cuts and central bank purchases. Those willing to take a contrarian view at this stage could benefit disproportionately from the next recovery phase. Three industry players with different strategic profiles illustrate how current uncertainty can be transformed into potential returns: Barrick Mining, Desert Gold, and Agnico Eagle.

    Read

    Commented by Armin Schulz on May 20th, 2026 | 08:25 CEST

    Dividends, M&A Potential, Yields: Newmont, DRC Gold, and B2Gold Are Worth a Closer Look

    • Mining
    • Gold
    • Commodities
    • Africa
    • dividends

    Rising inflation fears, ongoing conflicts, and a fragile global economy are driving the price of gold to new heights. This benefits not only mining operators with established production but, above all, those companies that are gaining strategic advantages in the current wave of consolidation. The industry is experiencing a merger frenzy: powerful conglomerates are strengthening their reserve bases, while smaller developers are becoming sought-after acquisition targets. A rare window of opportunity is opening up for investors—those who bet on the right stocks now can benefit twice over from rising valuations and potential premiums from corporate acquisitions. It is precisely this dynamic that currently makes three names particularly interesting: Newmont, DRC Gold, and B2Gold.

    Read