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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on June 19th, 2026 | 08:40 CEST

Copper Is Hot! Analysts See Nearly 200% Upside for Power Metallic Mines – How Severe Is the Impact on BMW and BYD?

  • PGMs
  • Copper
  • Electrification
  • Electromobility

More and more studies are warning of a massive future copper shortage. Forecasts are becoming increasingly alarming, to the point where the International Energy Agency's estimate of a 5.9-million-ton supply gap by 2030 already appears conservative. Building a mine takes 15 to 20 years, and supply is struggling to keep pace with rapidly growing demand. The expansion of modern power grids, the rapid growth of data centers, AI, and the ongoing shift toward electric mobility are exacerbating the situation. This is already evident in the record-high prices of this industrial metal. While automakers such as BMW and BYD face increasing cost pressures, Power Metallic Mines appears to be on the winning side. The Canadian company controls one of the largest polymetallic deposits in North America, characterized by high-grade copper mineralization and first-class metallurgy. According to analysts, the shares could nearly triple in value in the future.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on June 18th, 2026 | 07:50 CEST

Gold and Critical Metals in Buy Mode: In the Fast Lane with Barrick, BYD, VW, and North Arrow Minerals!

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • Electromobility
  • Copper
  • Africa

When it comes to critical metals and gold, Africa is a sought-after continent among investors. West Africa, in particular, has developed into one of the world's most significant gold-producing regions over the past two decades, with Barrick Mining—through its mines in Mali—playing a key role in unlocking the region's enormous geological potential. Deposits such as Loulo-Gounkoto are now among the company's most productive gold mines and impressively demonstrate the value that can be created when promising greenstone belts are systematically explored and developed. Barrick's success story also illustrates that many of today's major gold discoveries are no longer being made in traditional mining regions, but rather in areas that have seen little exploration. This realization is bringing the South African country of Botswana into the spotlight of global metals strategists. The politically stable country not only possesses significant deposits of critical metals such as copper, nickel, and rare battery metals, but also harbours geological structures comparable to the productive gold belts of West Africa. Investors are taking notice.

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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 17th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST

A New Era at RENK, Pressure at Siemens Energy, and Power Metallic Mines in the Copper Supercycle

  • PGMs
  • Copper
  • Defense
  • Energy

Is RENK ushering in a new era? At the defence trade show in Paris, the company, together with a partner, unveiled an autonomous tank. This shows that RENK intends to offer more than just transmissions in the future. This is certainly the right move. Can the stock benefit from it? Power Metallic Mines aims to capitalize on the copper supercycle. To that end, the company is developing what is likely one of the world's most exciting multi-metal projects in Canada. Several milestones are expected to be reached in the coming months. Analysts see more than 100% upside potential. Analysts are also bullish on Siemens Energy. The stock appears to have already recovered from its minor correction. Most recently, the CEO dismissed concerns regarding a potential AI concentration risk. Customers are even applying pressure. Could the DAX stock rise to EUR 250?

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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

  • Mining
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • Africa
  • supercycle
  • Copper

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 Jens Castner on June 15th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST

SUPERINVESTOR ERIC SPROTT TAKES A STAKE IN POWER METALLIC MINES! BAE SYSTEMS AND BMW CAN BREATHE EASIER

  • PGMs
  • Copper
  • Electromobility
  • Investments
  • CriticalMetals
  • Defense

Mining legend Eric Sprott is investing CAD 2.0 million in the Canadian exploration company Power Metallic Mines, sending a signal that resonates far beyond the mining sector. Copper, nickel, cobalt, and platinum group metals, which lie dormant in the ground in Québec, are in high demand by both the defence industry and automotive manufacturers. For companies such as BAE Systems and BMW, these critical raw materials are indispensable. Three companies, one supply chain—and a race the West cannot afford to lose.

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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on June 11th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST

Copper Super Cycle: Trouble for Nordex? Freeport-McMoRan, Glencore, and Power Metallic Mines benefit!

  • PGMs
  • Copper
  • supercycle

Copper is typically considered a leading economic indicator. However, the supercycle is turning that rule on its head. While the global economy is faltering, experts predict copper prices will rise to USD 15,000. There are even warnings of a broader "super-squeeze" if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Freeport-McMoRan and Glencore are benefiting from the copper rally. Both of these core investments have already performed well. That makes it worth taking a look at the explorers. And within this group, Power Metallic Mines stands out positively. Analysts see nearly 200% upside potential. At a recent investor conference, management made a strong impression. The first resource estimate is set to be published as early as July. Additional catalysts include a PEA (Preliminary Economic Assessment) and a NASDAQ listing, which are already in the pipeline. Siemens, Siemens Energy, and Nordex are among the companies that could face medium-term challenges due to high copper prices in Germany. Nordex shares have fallen sharply recently, although a new order provided positive momentum yesterday.

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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 5th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST

Copper at Record High: Investors Benefit from Ivanhoe Mines, Power Metallic Mines, and Southern Copper

  • Mining
  • PGMs
  • PGEs
  • Copper
  • Electrification

Despite all the concerns about the global economy, copper continues to shine. The red industrial metal is currently trading at an all-time high, and nothing seems capable of derailing this trend. And that is clearly due to supply-side factors. The mudslide disaster at the massive Grasberg mine in Indonesia last September, as well as the recent slump in copper production in Chile (-14% in March), demonstrate just how fragile production is. And that is driving prices up. Banks such as Goldman Sachs and Commerzbank are now extremely bullish. The US investment bank recently raised its forecasts; it now predicts an average price of USD 13,800 per ton for 2027. The Frankfurt-based bank is singing the same tune and sees the price stabilizing in the USD 14,000 range.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on June 4th, 2026 | 07:40 CEST

BYD, Power Metallic Mines, Intel: Electric Vehicles and AI Data Centers Are Driving a Copper Crisis

  • Mining
  • PGMs
  • PGEs
  • Copper
  • Electromobility
  • AI

The future runs on electricity, relies on AI, and is being held back by an unassuming metal. Copper, the "red gold" of the energy transition, is becoming a bottleneck. While data centers for language models and autonomous fleets are ramping up their capacity, the supply from mines is drying up. The London Metal Exchange recently reported a 150,000-ton deficit, a reversal of 350,000 tons within a year. Those who do not rethink their strategy now will miss out on the biggest redistribution since the oil shock. We are therefore taking a closer look at BYD as a representative of electric vehicle manufacturers, Power Metallic Mines with its polymetallic deposit rich in copper, and Intel as an indirect consumer of copper through its AI infrastructure.

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Commented by Tarik Dede on June 2nd, 2026 | 06:10 CEST

Lithium, Uranium, and Copper: How Albemarle, American Atomics, and Antofagasta Are Benefiting from the Energy Revolution!

  • nuclear
  • Uranium
  • Copper
  • Lithium
  • renewableenergy
  • Energy
  • Electrification

The world is changing at a rapid pace. The superpowers are locked in competition, and Europe is navigating its path between the US and China. Behind this lie enormous economic shifts that are placing significant demands on businesses and society. The war in the Persian Gulf has brought the extremely diverse yet fragile energy sector back into the spotlight. People are increasingly opting for electric vehicles, batteries are becoming more important, and baseload power has become critical for many nations. Not least, massive investments are needed—especially in Europe and North America—in the often very old and now sometimes dilapidated power grid. These radical changes are driving demand for uranium, lithium, and copper. We are therefore taking a look at the stocks of Albemarle, American Atomics, and Antofagasta!

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Commented by Matthias Schomber on May 28th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST

First Majestic & Agnico Eagle are Shining, but Power Metallic Mines is the Real Hidden Gem!

  • Mining
  • PGMs
  • PGEs
  • Commodities
  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Copper

The war in Iran has changed the world—and with it, the financial markets. High energy prices, rising inflation, and a dim economic outlook: Germany's economic experts have halved their 2026 growth forecast to a meagre 0.5%. At the same time, a recent Forsa survey shows that investors now consider gold more attractive than stocks; 30% view the precious metal as the investment with the highest long-term returns, while only 26% still prefer stocks. The price of gold has risen by over 30% in the past 12 months alone and is currently trading at over USD 4,500 per troy ounce. In this environment, the precious metals markets are going wild, rewarding investors who positioned themselves early. While world-renowned industry giants like First Majestic Silver and Agnico Eagle Mines shine with impressive record figures and massive cash flows, exciting explorers and juniors from the second tier are increasingly coming into the focus of investors. It is precisely at this point that an up-and-coming player enters the stage, offering a unique polymetallic strategy. Power Metallic Mines is not only demonstrating remarkable operational momentum but is also at an absolutely promising technical threshold. Investors looking to expand their investment focus beyond gold and silver to include essential battery metals and other metals should take a very close look now.

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