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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:10 CEST

Oil Profits Are Flowing—But Methane from Abandoned Wells Is Becoming a Cash Machine: Shell, Zefiro Methane, and Occidental Petroleum

  • methane
  • Oil
  • Gas
  • OrphanWells

When fighting flared up in the Middle East, oil prices surged sharply. The industry is enjoying windfall profits. But behind the boom lies a creeping risk: millions of abandoned wells leaking methane unchecked—a gas that warms the planet far more intensely than CO₂. While oil majors benefit from high prices, a massive opportunity is emerging for service providers that specialize in dealing with these orphan wells. Three players with different strategies are aiming to capitalize on the current environment: Shell, Zefiro Methane, and Occidental Petroleum.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:00 CEST

The Pentagon, AI Giants, and Fusion Researchers All Need One Material – Demand Is Rising, and Almonty Industries Is Delivering

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • hightech
  • geopolitics

Artificial intelligence devours chips, nuclear fusion consumes extreme heat, and the semiconductor industry is grappling with physical limits. All three fields of the future have one thing in common: they require tungsten. The metal, known for its exceptional hardness and heat resistance, is used in semiconductor interconnects, high-performance electronics, and withstands the stresses of fusion reactors. Yet China controls around 83% of global supply and is restricting exports. This is precisely where an opportunity is emerging for Western producers. Industry experts warn that the metal is virtually irreplaceable. Almonty Industries has already set the course and is ramping up operations at the largest tungsten mine outside of China, located in South Korea. This is helping establish a backbone for Western supply.

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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST

At the Heart of Industrial Transformation: HPQ Silicon, Plug Power, and Evonik

  • Silicon
  • Batteries
  • Drones
  • Fuelcells
  • chemicals
  • renewableenergy
  • Technology

Industry increasingly requires advanced materials for the energy and mobility transitions. Both megatrends depend on highly specialized inputs—whether for more powerful batteries, more efficient energy storage, or scalable hydrogen infrastructure. Established chemical companies like Evonik Industries contribute to this development through the production of materials such as pyrogenic silica, which supports thermal stability and performance in modern battery systems. At the same time, hydrogen pioneers like Plug Power are building comprehensive ecosystem solutions. The younger company HPQ Silicon fits into this picture with innovative processes for the low-emission production of nanomaterials and silicon anodes. Through its collaboration with Novacium, HPQ recently reported a milestone: prototype GEN4 battery cells with capacities exceeding 7,000 mAh, significantly outperforming conventional industrial cells. At the same time, the on-demand hydrogen production technology developed by HPQ offers a decentralized alternative to electrolysis infrastructure, such as that offered by Plug Power. Investors should take note: HPQ Silicon is positioning itself at the intersection of specialty chemicals and emerging hydrogen-related applications.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:25 CEST

Game-Changer Alert: How Drones Are Transforming More Than Just the Battlefield—and Why Volatus Aerospace is a Stock to Watch

  • Drones
  • Defense
  • aerospace
  • geopolitics

On modern battlefields, drones are essential for reconnaissance, precision strikes, and increasingly for determining the outcome of conflicts. But drones are not only reshaping military operations. Strong growth is also emerging across many civilian sectors, from logistics and infrastructure to security services. Investors are asking themselves a key question: Who will benefit from this boom in the long term? One company increasingly moving into focus is Volatus Aerospace. With a broad service offering ranging from drone operations to data-driven services (SaaS), the company is strategically positioning itself across multiple use cases. Rising demand from NATO-related customers is providing additional momentum. Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy could further support long-term growth prospects. While the stock still appears moderately valued compared to peers, this could change as visibility increases and the planned Nasdaq listing potentially broadens investor access.

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Commented by Tarik Dede on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:20 CEST

Lahontan Gold: On the Way to Nevada's Next Gold Mine

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • Nevada

The US state of Nevada is one of the world's largest gold producers. It is home to several world-class gold mines, with Newmont and Barrick Mining dominating the scene through the Nevada Gold Mines complex. Lahontan Gold is on track to build the next mine in the famous Walker-Lane trend. The Canadians are aiming for an annual production of up to 80,000 ounces of gold. Given the company's low valuation, this presents an entry opportunity for investors with a medium- to long-term focus.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:15 CEST

New Leadership, 19% Less Fuel Consumption & 88% Fewer Nitrogen Oxides: How dynaCERT Is Reinventing the Diesel Engine

  • Hydrogen
  • cleantech
  • greenhydrogen
  • Trucks

Sometimes a good idea simply needs time. At dynaCERT, that time has now borne fruit. What began two decades ago as a hobbyist project is now a company with many units installed, a fresh leadership team, and a sales rollout across three continents. The technology is simple, the market is huge, and the timing is favorable. While others dream of hydrogen, this Canadian company is selling retrofit systems for diesel engines. The direction is right, and analysts still see significant upside potential.

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Commented by Mario Hose on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CEST

Price Multipliers Possible? Speculative Plays Plug Power, Nel ASA, and Desert Gold in Focus

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • Hydrogen
  • geopolitics
  • renewableenergy

Investors are increasingly seeking stocks that not only promise stability but also offer real breakout opportunities or even the potential for significant gains. While the major hydrogen pioneers Plug Power and Nel ASA are finally trending upward again after a long dry spell, a gold player is also poised to surge. Desert Gold Ventures is currently providing data that could indicate massive undervaluation. As alternative energies return to the spotlight due to global crises and the gold price simultaneously tests old record highs, an explosive mix is emerging in portfolios containing these three stocks. In this report, we examine why these stocks have the potential to multiply in value in the foreseeable future.

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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:05 CEST

Tungsten Alert: China Becomes an Importer and Almonty Shares Soar to All-Time High

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • hightech
  • geopolitics

Alert in the tungsten market! As demand rises for this metal, which is critical not only for defense and semiconductors, China is now becoming an importer as well. Yet China is already by far the largest producer. This is likely to pose even greater challenges for Western corporations. News from Japan and Korea points in this direction. The biggest beneficiary is Almonty Industries. With operational tungsten mines in Portugal and South Korea, and soon in the US as well, it is arguably the only major producer in the West. Analysts expect revenue and profits to surge. The stock is trading at an all-time high, but based on analysts' earnings expectations for 2027, it still does not appear to be overvalued. The chances of the rally continuing are good.

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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:00 CEST

USD 4.7 billion for 150,000 Abandoned Oil Wells – A Billion-Dollar Market Emerges: Zefiro Methane, Halliburton, and JPMorgan in focus

  • Oil
  • OrphanWells
  • CO2
  • methane
  • subsidies

Cleaning up the legacy of the US oil industry has evolved into a distinct economic sector, driven by government subsidy programs worth billions and the rapidly growing trade in emissions credits. According to analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA), abandoned wells emit significant amounts of methane—a greenhouse gas that is around 80 times more harmful than CO₂ over a 20-year period. In the US, methane leakage from legacy oil infrastructure can pose environmental and safety risks, including groundwater contamination and localized gas buildup. To address this issue, the US government is allocating nearly USD 4.7 billion through the Infrastructure Act to plug and remediate approximately 150,000 so-called orphan wells. The consulting firm McKinsey estimates that demand for permanent CO₂ removal credits could grow to as much as 100 million tons by 2030. We take a closer look at this emerging sector and highlight a particularly interesting opportunity for investors.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 22nd, 2026 | 06:55 CEST

Focus on Critical Infrastructure: Power Metallic Mines Shines, Heidelberger Druck & LPKF Laser Ready to Take Off

  • Mining
  • PGMs
  • Copper
  • Nickel
  • PreciousMetals
  • Defense
  • Drones
  • semiconductor

The Strait of Hormuz is currently one of the most frequently cited geopolitical buzzwords in international media. At the same time, potential supply chain bottlenecks involving critical metals have been the subject of intense discussion for months. The valuation of high-tech and AI companies is largely based on the continuous expansion of computing capacities and the necessary electrical infrastructure. This transformation process requires enormous quantities of industrial metals and strategic raw materials. In the ongoing war scenario, however, everything is being put to the test! Against this backdrop, Power Metallic Mines is positioning itself with its NISK project in a market environment increasingly shaped by raw material security and supply chain stability. On the other hand, Heidelberger Druck and LPKF Laser are betting on an operational turnaround with different technological approaches. We analyze the relevant drivers, risks, and valuation prospects in detail.

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