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Commented by Nico Popp on July 29th, 2026 | 07:45 CEST
Battery Metals Bottleneck: Volkswagen and BHP Under Pressure as Power Metallic Mines Faces Weeks of Truth
Electric vehicles are becoming an increasingly common sight on German roads, driven in part by the arrival of aggressively priced models from China. However, the rapid growth of electric mobility is placing mounting pressure on automotive supply chains. Automakers are grappling with volatile markets while becoming increasingly concerned about securing reliable access to critical raw materials. Commodities are no longer viewed as readily available inputs but as strategic assets essential to industrial competitiveness. This complex situation calls for new alliances: mining companies, major automakers, and dynamic project developers are pulling out all the stops to secure raw materials for the future.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
BHP Group, Power Metallic Mines, and Freeport-McMoRan: How to Profit from the Global Copper Shortage
Copper is the hidden backbone of global electrification. It flows through power grids, powers wind and solar farms, and supplies energy to data centers and electric vehicles. Without this metal, the energy transition remains nothing more than a promise. Copper has long since become a strategic commodity that directly reflects investment cycles and geopolitical tensions. Demand is booming, but supply is expensive, labour-intensive, and politically sensitive to develop. It is precisely this tension that makes copper a barometer for the industry of the future. For investors, this means that those who understand today which companies will reach the next production stage can secure return opportunities early on. Today, we look at BHP Group as an established giant focused on copper, Power Metallic Mines as a promising explorer with recent high-grade discoveries, and Freeport-McMoRan as a direct lever on the copper price.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Raw Material Giants and a Hidden Gem: Rio Tinto, Strategic Resources, and BHP Group Are Driving the Steel Market
The decarbonization of steel production is no longer a marginal environmental issue, but rather the central economic survival issue for industry. While the European emissions trading system is steadily increasing the costs of conventional blast furnaces, major buyers in the automotive industry are forcing supply chains to undergo a green transformation. The technology—in the form of hydrogen-based direct reduction—is ready for the market, but the bottleneck is increasingly shifting to raw material deposits. Whoever controls the strategic metal resources needed for this production transition will secure tomorrow's margins. Today, we take a look at Rio Tinto, Strategic Resources, and the BHP Group.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on April 28th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
A More Defensive Approach to Investing in Commodities: How Franco-Nevada, Globex Mining, and BHP Diversify Their Risk
Investors looking to avoid single-stock exposure in the commodities sector can turn to broadly diversified companies. These companies typically provide capital and, in return, receive license fees—so-called royalties. The advantage: they do not bear the operational risks of running a mine. In addition, royalties are generally calculated based on revenue rather than profit. When costs rise—such as in the current environment of higher energy prices—the impact falls primarily on the mine operator, not the royalty holder. With this business model, Franco-Nevada has grown into one of the largest royalty companies in the industry. However, smaller players like Globex Mining are also worth a closer look. Meanwhile, mining giant BHP represents an alternative approach through scale and diversification across multiple commodities.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 25th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Trump and the EU Need Critical Metals and Oil Alternatives! BHP, Avrupa Minerals, Mercedes, and BYD
As oil prices surge to new levels above USD 100, investors are facing heightened supply chain concerns. Just as during the COVID-19 pandemic, global trade relations in the commodities sector are at risk of grinding to a halt due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following significant price declines across all industrial sectors, it is essential to identify potential winners. The commodities giant BHP can look forward to rising revenues and cash flows, while a new surge in e-mobility is expected in the alternative energy sector. Avrupa Minerals is searching for critical materials in Finland and Portugal and has already made discoveries. An exciting investment opportunity is currently emerging.
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Commented by Mario Hose on March 4th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Uranium boom in 2026: Why Cameco, BHP, and American Atomics are now 3 stocks for the global energy revolution!
The renaissance of nuclear power is no longer just a theory, but a tangible reality. With dozens of new reactors planned or already under construction worldwide, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the fuel for this clean future is a limited commodity that cannot be produced overnight and whose supply can barely meet the massive surge in demand. In this environment, giants such as Cameco and BHP are positioning themselves as reliable pillars of global supply, while a dynamic innovator, American Atomics, is reshaping the playing field from the ground up with a bold vision. It is the combination of established strength and the fresh spirit of discovery that has the potential to transform the entire industry. To understand how tomorrow's energy independence is being forged, we must look to these three players, each of which is laying the foundation for a new era in its own way. Join us for an analysis of strategic foresight, geological treasures, and the unwavering determination to provide the world with safe and sustainable electricity.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:25 CET
From raw materials to vehicles: How Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are driving the electric revolution
The global raw materials landscape will undergo tremendous change in 2026. While electromobility is driving demand for copper and zinc to unprecedented heights, geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks are forcing Western industrialized nations to rethink their strategies. The race for strategic minerals is intensifying, supply bottlenecks are looming, and price explosions are becoming more likely. In this volatile environment, Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are stepping into the spotlight. We take a look at their respective situations.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 30th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Geopolitical flashpoint: Why Rio Tinto, Globex Mining, and BHP stand to benefit from trade wars
The global race for critical resources has entered an explosive phase. Driven by decarbonization and technological progress, structural shortages prevail. But now geopolitical power struggles are further heating up the situation: protectionist trade barriers and strategic control over supply chains are artificially reducing supply and catapulting the importance of independent producers into new spheres. In this environment, the strategies of commodity giants and emerging players are coming into sharp focus. Against this backdrop, it is worth taking a closer look at the positioning of Rio Tinto, Globex Mining, and BHP.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 26th, 2025 | 07:00 CEST
Two-tier market for raw materials: BHP Group, Power Metallic Mines, BYD
The term "commodity" refers to a standardized, interchangeable product with no unique characteristics. However, this principle is beginning to falter. On the one hand, production conditions are becoming increasingly important for raw materials; on the other, in an era of conflicting power blocs, tariffs, and other trade barriers, raw materials are far from interchangeable. The further processing of raw materials also gives companies in the sector the opportunity to set themselves apart from the competition and generate unique selling points. Commodity? That was yesterday! We explain the current development using the examples of BHP Group, Power Metallic Mines, and BYD, and highlight the opportunities for investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 4th, 2025 | 07:10 CEST
Rethinking country risk! BHP Group, Commerzbank, AJN Resources
Commodities are in demand like never before! Gold is trading above the USD 3,000 mark, and the World Bank forecasts that cobalt consumption will rise to 344,000 tons by 2030 - equivalent to annual growth of around 9.6%. Over 70% of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo – a country that is repeatedly viewed critically in Western media. But what are the real disadvantages of this location? Which mining jurisdictions are safe? Where are the returns?
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