CHAMPION IRON
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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