Electromobility
Commented by Armin Schulz on November 12th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
NEO Battery Materials: Making companies like Rheinmetall and Mercedes-Benz less dependent on China's battery market
The next wave of the industrial revolution is being driven by high-performance batteries. They are the lifeblood of booming sectors such as electromobility, autonomous drones, and AI-powered factories. Investors who back the companies developing and integrating these advanced energy storage systems are positioning themselves at the forefront of a megatrend worth billions. Battery innovator NEO Battery Materials is therefore increasingly coming into focus. Defense giant Rheinmetall is seeking improved batteries for its drones to enable longer flight times, while car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is searching for next-generation battery technology that could finally help electric mobility achieve its definitive breakthrough.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 10th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Silver North Resources is benefiting from high silver prices and will be able to supply JinkoSolar and Xiaomi in the future
Demand for silver is driving prices to unprecedented heights. As an indispensable raw material for solar cells, electronics, and electromobility, a production deficit is now emerging that is bringing the precious metal increasingly into focus. For consumers, this could become a cost trap, while at the same time opening up a unique opportunity for investors. The real winners are clear: those companies that extract the coveted metal from the earth. This dynamic development brings together three players in a special constellation. The explorer Silver North Resources is a potential beneficiary, and the bulk buyers JinkoSolar and Xiaomi are drivers of demand.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 10th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Takeover fever! BYD is amazed, Graphano celebrates, and Lyft buys FreeNow from Mercedes and BMW!
If the electric vehicle market wants to overtake combustion engines, further advances in battery technology are still needed. Consumers need to be convinced, which means that economic realities should be at the forefront of their purchasing decisions. Major innovations require high-performance materials, including graphite, which is a key component of modern lithium-ion batteries. Graphite contributes to a greater range, higher energy density, and improved safety. At the same time, innovative approaches to silicon anodes and novel cathode materials are ensuring more efficient and cost-effective production processes. With the steady expansion of charging infrastructure, range anxiety among consumers is diminishing, further boosting the adoption of e-mobility. This highly dynamic innovation environment thus opens up attractive prospects for both technology developers and investors, as the industry is changing rapidly.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on November 7th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
BYD and Graphano Energy are driving the energy storage revolution - even Nordex is benefiting indirectly
The energy landscape is undergoing radical change. The key no longer lies solely in the generation of green electricity, but in its intelligent storage and use. Electric vehicles are mutating into rolling power tanks that can stabilize grids, while extensive stationary storage facilities compensate for the fluctuating feed-in from wind and solar power. This revolution opens up massive savings potential for consumers and reduces the need for expensive grid upgrades. We take a look at whether BYD, Graphano Energy, and Nordex can benefit from this booming ecosystem.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 4th, 2025 | 06:55 CET
Critical metals plus gold equals returns! Another 100% with Power Metallic, BYD, Mercedes, thyssenkrupp, and TKMS
Is it good or bad news that the US government is not supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine? It is hard to say, especially if you live in Central Europe. The perceived threat from Russia has seemingly tripled within just a few months, as have the share prices of defense technology providers and suppliers of critical materials. Investors recognize that everything is interconnected these days. Artificial intelligence is boosting certain industries while simultaneously creating millions of unemployed people over the next few years, on top of an already shrinking economy. Those who are still able to consume happily will likely be the fortunate shareholders who bet on the right horses in this complex mix. We have a few examples in store for risk-conscious investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 3rd, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Trade war over? Not at all! Here is what's happening now with Graphano Energy, Porsche, and Volkswagen
The US and China have agreed to a kind of truce in their trade conflict. China's export restrictions on metals, which were only announced in October, have been lifted. In return, China will purchase agricultural products from the US, and the agreement will be renegotiated in a year's time. What US President Donald Trump is selling as a major victory is, at best, a temporary ceasefire. The past few weeks have shown that the preliminary agreement will change little for Western industrial companies: they have gained time and must make good use of it.
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Commented by Nico Popp on November 3rd, 2025 | 06:55 CET
Commodity-based investments without the boredom: Globex Mining, Royal Gold, Mercedes-Benz
The agreement in the trade dispute between the US and China is increasingly being seen for what it is – a temporary pause in escalation. The fact that negotiations are set to resume after a year and that China is only lifting the most recent trade restrictions shows that the era of globalization will not return. Going forward, China and the US will continue to monitor each other closely and try to secure the best deal for themselves. This carries the potential for further escalation. One collateral damage is already evident in the automotive industry. Here is why there are currently many arguments in favor of crisis-driven investments in the commodities sector.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 29th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
In the China-commodities chess game: Power Metallic Mines as a beneficiary, BYD facing tariffs, Volkswagen on the defensive
China's new lithium export controls are creating clear winners and losers. While mining companies such as Power Metallic Mines are benefiting from the restrictive measures and rising commodity prices, other companies are facing immediate challenges. Chinese electric vehicle pioneer BYD must arm itself against trade policy countermeasures and tariffs abroad, but is fundamentally resilient thanks to its integrated supply chains. The situation is quite different for German automotive giant Volkswagen, which faces significant supply risks and is struggling to secure its battery supply and chips.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 23rd, 2025 | 07:30 CEST
Battery metals before the hype? Battery clusters are emerging in Québec: Northern Graphite, Graphano Energy, and General Motors
Graphite is a crucial material for battery anodes. Natural graphite, in particular, is in high demand and scores with its unique properties. As China tightens export restrictions on raw materials and focuses on supplying finished batteries, Western automakers like General Motors are growing increasingly concerned about supply security. At the same time, innovation is needed to remain competitive against low-cost Chinese producers. Currently, there is only one operating graphite mine in all of Canada, despite the material's strategic importance. We explain the background and introduce a potential beneficiary that has so far flown under the radar of many investors.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 23rd, 2025 | 07:20 CEST
Next DRONE BOOST ahead: NEO Battery Materials, Kratos Defense, AeroVironment
Drones have become indispensable in modern warfare. That much is now clear. NATO and EU countries are therefore pooling considerable resources for unmanned systems: this year, NATO allies decided to increase defense spending to a total of 5% of economic output. Germany alone announced that it would invest EUR 10 billion in drones of all kinds in the coming years. These massive investments underscore that there is no way around drones. To ensure the supply of high-performance drones, battery technology is increasingly coming into focus. China dominates this field and has recently restricted military exports. The up-and-coming Canadian company NEO Battery Materials is closing the gap.
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