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Commented by Lars Winter on June 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Rio Tinto, KSB, Desert Gold Ventures: Three Winners of the Commodity Supercycle
Commodity markets have performed strongly over the past two years. Despite recent corrections in gold and silver, precious metals remain in high demand. Copper, tungsten, and rare earths are also benefiting from a boom in demand that extends far beyond a typical economic cycle. The drivers include the energy transition, the global expansion of data centers, the electrification of industry, and rising defence spending. At the same time, the supply of strategic commodities is increasingly becoming a matter of national security. Three winners of the commodities supercycle are Rio Tinto, KSB, and Desert Gold Ventures. With stocks from the speculative, value, and infrastructure sectors, investors have three different ways to bet on one of the most exciting trends of the coming years.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 15th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
The Countdown to Mars is on: SpaceX, OHB, Rheinmetall, and Kobo Resources are Taking Off
Long-awaited, and now it has finally happened! We are talking about the IPO of the century from Elon Musk's empire: SpaceX. With a market capitalization of USD 2.2 trillion, the stock has joined the illustrious "MAG7" club after its first day of trading—it is now, so to speak, the "MAG8". Of the 22,000 employees, one in four has become a millionaire. There are 20 new billionaires from the founder's inner circle; even the operator of the SpaceX Campus Café is now worth USD 5 million. Elon has become the new messiah of the dollar, and the markets follow him with reverence. This once again highlights the fascination of "stocks" for the average person: anyone can obviously make it; you just have to be in the right place at the right time. Whether SpaceX's high valuation will still hold true in a few weeks now depends on the ETFs. They account for 30% of US stock market trading and will have to reflect the IPO valuation champion in their future weightings within the NASDAQ and Russell indices. Inclusion in the S&P is not expected until December. The catch: only 7% of the shares are freely tradable. What should investors pay attention to now?
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Commented by Nico Popp on June 12th, 2026 | 06:40 CEST
Gold Sector in M&A Frenzy: Dwindling Reserves Drive B2Gold and Orezone – Hidden Gem: Desert Gold
Dwindling mineral reserves in low-risk regions, stagnating discovery rates, and increasingly complex permitting processes—the situation in the gold mining sector is forcing leading producers to act. Since developing new large-scale greenfield projects is associated with sharply rising costs, industry giants are increasingly shifting their focus to acquiring projects already at an advanced stage. According to surveys by the industry portal MiningBeacon, the gold sector accounted for over 40% of the total mining transaction volume in the first five months of 2026 alone, amounting to deals worth USD 41 billion. West African shear trends and established mining regions are therefore becoming target areas for resource-hungry corporations that need to utilize their processing capacities to full capacity.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on June 9th, 2026 | 08:05 CEST
USA Rare Earth, Desert Gold Ventures, Alcoa: Commodities Are Becoming the Key to the Future
The commodities markets are entering an exciting phase. While geopolitical crises could tighten the supply of key industrial metals and drive prices to new record highs, gold remains one of the most promising beneficiaries, given elevated government debt, central bank purchases, and global uncertainties. At the same time, the US and Europe are investing billions in building independent supply chains for critical raw materials to secure their technology, energy, and defence industries. This opens up opportunities for investors in several future markets that could benefit from structural bottlenecks and strategic demand.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 8th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Shock Move at Barrick Mining? Merger with Endeavour Mining? Opportunity in Desert Gold? Gold Price at USD 4,000?
While the gold price is weakening, a potential mega-merger is emerging in Africa. As reported by "Reuters," Barrick Mining is exploring strategic options for its African operations. In addition to a potential IPO in London, a merger with Endeavour Mining is also being considered. Barrick has already been pursuing a strategic realignment for some time, including plans to list its North American business separately. Smaller explorers and producers in West Africa should also benefit from the increased market attention. One potential acquisition target is Desert Gold. The company's CEO recently made a strong impression at an investor conference. The company aims to begin gold production this year and sees an opportunity to expand its resources to over five million ounces. Analysts recommend a "Buy" rating. At the same time, Russia is reportedly selling gold. Is this a reason for concern?
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Commented by Jens Castner on June 4th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
GOLD, BYTES, AND COCOA: PROFITING FROM WEST AFRICA'S BOOM WITH DESERT GOLD, ORANGE, AND BARRY CALLEBAUT
With economic growth that consistently outpaces the global average, a healthy age pyramid, and soil that literally consists of gold and silver, West Africa is no longer an insider's secret. Four teams at the World Cup in North America—Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, and Cape Verde—are the sporting symbol of a region confidently stepping onto the world stage. Yet this emerging economic region is not represented in most investors' portfolios. The potential for returns is obvious: the gold belt of the Senegal-Mali Shear Zone is attracting world-class corporations, mobile money platforms are replacing entire banking systems, and Côte d'Ivoire supplies around 40% of the world's cocoa. The shares of Desert Gold Ventures, Orange, and Barry Callebaut are therefore worth a look.
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Commented by Lars Winter on June 3rd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
North Arrow Minerals: An Undiscovered Gold Explorer with Significant Upside Potential
North Arrow Minerals has largely flown under investors' radar so far. However, that could change in the coming months. The small Canadian explorer is currently undergoing a strategic transformation that may redefine its investment case. Many investors still associate the company with its former focus on diamonds and lithium. Today, however, North Arrow Minerals is increasingly positioning itself as a gold exploration company focused on Botswana. This country in southern Africa is not only considered one of the most politically stable and mining-friendly jurisdictions on the African continent, but is also among the regions where large parts of the geological potential remain surprisingly under-explored. While investor attention has recently centred on established gold districts in Nevada, Canada, and Australia, underexplored African greenstone belts are increasingly coming into focus. This is precisely where North Arrow Minerals is now strategically repositioning itself.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on June 3rd, 2026 | 07:20 CEST
Rebound Fever at Nel ASA and TeamViewer: Will Desert Gold Hit the Turbo Button Next?
Pure euphoria currently reigns over certain stocks in the international financial markets. Wall Street is gambling again just as it did shortly before the 2022 crash, and a global surge in software stocks of around 10%—and in some cases significantly more—has truly propelled the tech exchanges. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, investors are once again making bold and decisive moves. Stocks that previously had to endure a tough dry spell are benefiting most from this rapidly shifting sentiment. Both hydrogen pioneer Nel ASA and German software specialist TeamViewer have made spectacular technical breakouts, underscoring the market's newfound confidence. Amid this dynamic environment, where tangible assets are also in high demand as a hedge against global crises, a smaller commodity stock is coming into focus. Desert Gold shares have gained momentum following its recent placement and are heading toward operational milestones that could finally propel the stock significantly higher.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 1st, 2026 | 06:50 CEST
Chip Sector High-Flyers in the New Tech Gold Rush – Where to Invest Now? AMD, Infineon, SpaceX, or DRC Gold
The stock market takes no prisoners. Anyone currently invested in the semiconductor sector is on cloud nine and can hardly imagine the trend reversing. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) provides a useful benchmark for assessing the sector's momentum. Since the start of the year, it has risen from around 3,500 points to more than 12,800 points (+265%). This bears a strong resemblance to the gold price rally between 2023 and 2026, when the precious metal surged from USD 1,650 to USD 5,400 (+227%). As always, it is important to keep the broader backdrop in mind. At present, markets are pricing in supply shortages, but should the Iran conflict end, this assessment could quickly lose steam, and market excesses would then need to be corrected. Gold and silver may provide a good example. Following the irrational rally in the first quarter of 2026, both markets have entered a noticeable consolidation phase. Against this backdrop, it is worth taking a closer look at the underlying dynamics and investment opportunities.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on May 29th, 2026 | 09:30 CEST
Buy Recommendations for Desert Gold Ventures, Mutares, and SFC Energy!
Everyone knows the big names on the stock market. But tomorrow's high-yield stocks are often found in the second or third tier. By picking small-cap stocks, investors can get in early on companies that are still flying under the radar. Desert Gold Ventures is on the verge of reaching the most decisive milestone in the company's history—gold production begins in July. Analysts estimate the stock has upside potential of around 500%. Experts also see buying opportunities in Mutares and SFC Energy.
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