Electromobility
Commented by Nico Popp on January 21st, 2026 | 07:00 CET
SGS Canada confirms world-class results: Why Power Metallic Mines is becoming indispensable for Mercedes-Benz, Ford & Co. after a metallurgical breakthrough
There are events that change everything—turning points where hopes become certainty. Often, these shifts take place away from the headlines, in laboratories and testing facilities, where the feasibility of the future is decided. For Power Metallic Mines, such a moment has arrived now. The recently published metallurgical test results for the Lion Zone are far more than just technical data – they are proof that the Company holds an asset capable of sustainably securing supply chains for automotive giants such as Mercedes-Benz and Ford. At a time when the global economy is desperately searching for stable sources of copper and platinum group metals, Power Metallic Mines is now delivering the hard currency of the mining industry: validated extraction rates at world-class levels. For investors, this virtually eliminates the most significant risk faced by an explorer – the question of technical feasibility – and opens the door to a fundamental revaluation of the stock.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 19th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Explosive mix: Critical metals and e-mobility! BYD, Mercedes-Benz, Graphano Energy, and RENK in focus
E-mobility in Germany could gain fresh momentum in 2026, as the CDU wing of the federal government is pushing for the reintroduction of purchase incentives for electric vehicles, retroactively including those registered since the beginning of the year. There is still a need for discussion within the SPD due to other issues. German citizens are familiar with the nerve-wracking process of reaching compromises in Berlin, where a new law can only be passed with five other concessions to the coalition partner. This is how grand coalitions work: slowly and tenaciously. Regardless, the public has become accustomed to this carnival event, and for us, stock market traders, it is important to look at the possible effects of such subsidy decisions. According to estimates from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, available funding could support the purchase of up to 800,000 electric vehicles - roughly 1.6% of all registered vehicles in Germany. The planned incentives aim primarily to ease the transition to e-mobility for low- and middle-income households. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth! How are automotive stocks doing on the stock market?
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 16th, 2026 | 08:15 CET
Up 700% and still going strong! Almonty, Deutz, and Infineon under the microscope
It goes without saying that stocks that are performing well do not necessarily have to stop. Often, new business models only become interesting over time, or companies change their focus to become attractive targets for investors again. Almonty Industries is considered a representative of critical metals. The stock has risen 700% in the past 12 months. However, so much has changed in the group that analysts now have to recalculate here as well. Drive specialist Deutz is consistently focusing on military applications, and Infineon is discovering its relevance in solving energy problems in large computing facilities and in e-mobility. New concepts, new valuations – the world keeps turning! Where should investors get in now?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 15th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Lithium shortage grows: How BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield are benefiting
A new era of scarcity is dawning. Lithium prices are skyrocketing. As lithium becomes the strategic oil of the 21st century, entirely new technologies are fueling the appetite for energy. Electric mobility, drones, robotics, and AI all have one thing in common: they are driving up demand for energy storage systems that need to be more powerful, more efficient, and simply more robust. In this race for what is arguably the most important resource of our time, what counts most is secure supply chains. Without them, the much-vaunted technology of the future will fall by the wayside. We take a look at three specific companies that are benefiting from the new technologies: BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 15th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Undervalued in transition - plus dividends? Analysis of Mercedes-Benz, WashTec, and Sixt
The fundamental transformation of mobility is creating two contrasting realities: while established manufacturers are groaning under massive pressure to innovate and shrinking margins, surprising profit opportunities are emerging in the niches of change. The strategic responses to this tension could hardly be more different. A premium automaker, a vehicle care equipment supplier, and a mobility service provider exemplify where the future of driving can also be lucrative for investors. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the paths of Mercedes-Benz, WashTec, and Sixt.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 12th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Boom & Bust 2026 – Where can investors still position themselves? BYD, BMW, DroneShield, and Power Metallic Mines
New highs every day – it is nothing short of a miracle. The international trouble spots around Ukraine, Gaza, and Venezuela appear to be growing with the addition of Syria and Iran. This means the next gear for the arms industry. The under-militarized NATO countries, in particular, are likely to continue to push ahead, as the US's guarantee of support for Western countries is no longer considered viable. Those who can no longer defend themselves today are at risk of being overrun by trigger-happy dictators. This makes things interesting for DroneShield and Power Metallic. The automotive industry must also show how it can get consumers back behind the wheel. The capital markets remain highly valued and extremely exciting, but the eternal one-way street of high tech still seems to have many potholes. Which stocks can overtake on the right?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 9th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Winners and losers in the silver shock: A look at the current situations of BYD, Silver North Resources, and Intel
A new battle over a familiar commodity is shaping the future of major global megatrends. Silver, critical for green energy, electromobility, and the electronics and semiconductor industries, is at the center of an explosive supply gap. The recent surge in silver prices is putting pressure on corporate margins, and like any crisis, it is creating both winners and losers. We therefore take a closer look at the current situation of BYD, Silver North Resources, and Intel.
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 7th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
The clean solution to the dirty nickel problem: How Power Metallic Mines could save the supply chains of Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen
The automotive industry faces a paradoxical situation in 2026. While sales figures for electric vehicles have stabilized and the technology is becoming increasingly mature, the threat now comes not from demand but from the supply side of the value chain. The supply of raw materials, especially the critical battery metal nickel, is coming under massive pressure due to geopolitical shifts and drastically tightened environmental regulations in Asia. German flagship companies Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen, which have invested billions in their electrification strategies, are faced with the challenge of reconciling their ethical promises with the physical reality of the market. In this area of tension between regulatory constraints and industrial needs, Canadian explorer Power Metallic Mines is evolving from a raw materials explorer into a potential strategic enabler with its NISK project.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 6th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Up and down: Doublers and halvers among themselves! BYD, VW, DroneShield, and Power Metallic
And once again, it is full steam ahead. While last year saw a sunny scenario in terms of returns for AI, defense, and silver stocks, these sectors are performing even better in the new year. Rumors of a physical silver shortage have now been confirmed by futures exchange warehouses. This could mean that the "one-way movement" in strategic metals will continue. Rumor has it that the shortages may even be spreading to a range of industrial metals. As the world's largest producer of these raw materials, China is tightening export controls and redirecting resources toward its domestic industry. Much of this is still unconfirmed, but the recent price explosion to over USD 12,000 for copper speaks volumes. Investors would be well advised to diversify their allocations to be ready for the most important developments!
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Commented by Nico Popp on January 5th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
The Syrah Resources effect: Why Graphano Energy provides the blueprint for Volkswagen's graphite strategy
Graphite is the often-overlooked heavyweight of electromobility. While the world largely focuses on lithium and cobalt, the anode of a lithium-ion battery consists predominantly of graphite by weight. China controls this market almost entirely, which poses massive problems for Western automakers. With its groundbreaking deal with Tesla, Syrah Resources has proven that building a Western supply chain is not only possible but vital for OEMs. Despite current challenges, this development serves as a blueprint for the entire sector. As Volkswagen aggressively searches for raw materials in Canada through its subsidiary PowerCo, Graphano Energy is positioning itself through its activities in Québec as a logical beneficiary of this new geopolitical reality.
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