CHAMPION IRON
Commented by Nico Popp on November 4th, 2026 | 05:32 CET
Steel industry in transition: Vale, Champion Iron and Strategic Resources and the race for the pellet premium
The iron and steel industry is undergoing a major technological transformation. As the sector comes under pressure to reduce its CO₂ emissions, direct reduction is gaining importance relative to the conventional blast furnace route. In commodity markets, this is reflected in a widening price gap: the benchmark price for iron ore briefly fell below USD 90 per tonne in October, while prices for high-grade iron ore pellets have held up considerably better. Strategic Resources, a development-stage company, is targeting precisely this segment. Unlike established producers Vale and Champion Iron, which are adapting their operations, Strategic Resources aims to build a steelmaking supply chain without coking coal from the outset.
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Commented by Nico Popp on August 3rd, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
Green Steel Marks a Turning Point: How Rio Tinto and Champion Iron Are Struggling with Logistics – Strategic Resources as a Beacon of Hope
When steel mills are running at full capacity, the industry is satisfied—at least that was the case for many decades. Nowadays, however, what exactly goes into the furnaces is becoming increasingly important. The transition to low-emission steel is increasingly challenging traditional supply chains. Companies that want to produce sustainably and "green" today need clean raw materials. The major players in the steel industry have already recognized this. Raw material producers must therefore also rethink their approach. Innovative companies from Canada have recognized the signs of the times and are fully committed to meeting the steel industry's new requirements. We shine a spotlight on this development and introduce some exciting companies.
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Commented by Nico Popp on July 22nd, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
The Race for the Arctic Region: Rheinmetall Needs Steel, Champion Iron Expands into Europe, Strategic Resources with Two Promising Projects
The green transformation of heavy industry is already challenging and is hitting industrial companies hard in times of crisis. Now geopolitics is adding to the mix—resilient supply chains are especially critical in the defence sector. Anyone who wants to reliably produce tanks, heavy military vehicles, or artillery, even in the midst of an absolute crisis, must rely on politically stable regions for the necessary raw materials and intermediate goods. The traditional distinction between civilian raw material extraction and military value creation is increasingly blurring in the current complex landscape. Civilian industry also benefits when political decision-makers expedite processes for national security reasons. We highlight three companies in the defence and steel sectors and point out opportunities for investors.
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