Electromobility
Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 4th, 2026 | 06:55 CET
New EU standards aim to secure the future of e-mobility! BYD, Nio, Group Eleven Resources, and VW
With the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR), the European Union has been creating binding minimum standards for publicly accessible charging points since the beginning of 2026. In addition, new subsidies have been introduced in many EU countries to promote e-mobility, even though the coffers are empty due to high defense spending. Meanwhile, the overall European vehicle market came under noticeable pressure in January. According to the latest data from the industry association ACEA, new vehicle registrations fell by just under 4% compared to the previous year, marking the first decline in months and reflecting the difficult overall market. However, a clear trend is emerging within this development: electrification is continuing to advance and shifting market shares in favor of battery electric vehicles. At the same time, the next Middle East conflict is unfolding, with oil prices rising sharply above USD 82 per barrel of Brent. This is providing a strong tailwind for alternative drive systems that can withstand global hysteria. Risk-conscious investors should now revise their portfolio structures.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:25 CET
From raw materials to vehicles: How Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are driving the electric revolution
The global raw materials landscape will undergo tremendous change in 2026. While electromobility is driving demand for copper and zinc to unprecedented heights, geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks are forcing Western industrialized nations to rethink their strategies. The race for strategic minerals is intensifying, supply bottlenecks are looming, and price explosions are becoming more likely. In this volatile environment, Volkswagen, Avrupa Minerals, and BHP Group are stepping into the spotlight. We take a look at their respective situations.
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 2nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Strategic raw materials: How Power Metallic Mines and FPX Nickel secure supply chains and what is important for Mercedes-Benz
The automotive industry is at a critical turning point where the availability of strategic metals is no longer just a question of price, but a basic prerequisite for the transformation to electric mobility. Vehicle manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz are consistently aligning their production with an "electric-only strategy" and placing the upstream value chain for nickel, copper, and platinum group metals at the center of their planning. Securing these essential raw materials must be done under the strictest environmental, social, and ethical criteria in order to optimize the carbon footprint of the high-performance batteries produced and to meet the requirements of investors and regulatory authorities. In this market environment, specific solution providers from Canada are emerging, serving the rapidly growing demand for clean and transparent raw materials with fundamentally different exploration approaches.
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Commented by Tarik Dede on February 25th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
AI drives demand: Three copper stocks for the boom - Freeport-McMoRan, Power Metallic Mines, and Aurubis!
A few years ago, copper was considered one of the most boring metals. Demand grew steadily, but not dramatically. The red metal was used everywhere, from construction to power lines, but it lacked appeal. And the price remained so low that there was hardly any investment in the development of new deposits over the past decade. With the AI revolution and global electrification, this has changed dramatically. Copper is the most efficient electrical conductor after silver and now plays a major role. For example, an electric vehicle requires three to four times more copper than a combustion engine. Added to this are wind turbines, solar parks, and the massive expansion and modernization of power grids. Analysts estimate that by 2040, the world will need to produce more copper than humanity has consumed in its entire history. After electric vehicles, artificial intelligence has triggered the next wave of demand due to the enormous power requirements of data centers. The huge server farms of NVIDIA, Google, Amazon, and others require kilometers of copper cable and massive copper rails for power distribution. As a result, there is now renewed investment in new copper deposits. Investors should diversify their portfolios to benefit from this development in the long term.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on February 24th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Rheinmetall, First Hydrogen, BYD – Innovations put pressure on the competition
Record military spending, major orders worth billions, and structural rearmament are set to drive the European defense industry for years to come. At the same time, global energy demand is exploding. Modular nuclear reactors and green hydrogen are coming into focus as low-CO₂ base load solutions. And in the field of electromobility, Asian battery manufacturers are massively expanding their cost advantage. As a result, cell prices are falling, ranges are increasing, and Western competitors are coming under pressure. Three future-oriented industries – defense, clean energy, and battery technology – are facing a new wave of investment, but some of the first warning signs are appearing in the charts.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 23rd, 2026 | 07:30 CET
BYD drives demand, while Group Eleven Resources and Hecla Mining are the hidden stars of the commodity year
The zinc rally is gaining momentum: as inventories dwindle and demand from the energy transition explodes, prices are testing a three-year high. Investors are sensing opportunity, as the combination of structural supply shortages and geopolitical production programs promises sustained tailwinds for the industrial metals market. Those holding the right positions now could benefit from the tightening supply. In addition, there is a supply gap in silver. We take a closer look at three companies that are particularly in focus in this environment: the electric vehicle pioneer BYD as a driver of demand, the explorer Group Eleven Resources with its zinc, silver, and copper project, and silver-zinc producer Hecla Mining.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 20th, 2026 | 07:05 CET
Why Silver North Resources is benefiting from Xiaomi and Broadcom's hunger for silver
Megatrends are shaking up the economy. The AI boom is driving energy demand to dizzying heights. A single data center now consumes as much electricity as 100,000 households. At the same time, the old trading order is crumbling, and an inconspicuous metal is becoming a key strategic resource: silver. The sixth consecutive supply deficit is turning exploration projects into a question of power, because without silver, there would be no smartphones, no chips, and no energy transition. The value chain from Canadian explorer Silver North Resources to ecosystem builder Xiaomi to chip giant Broadcom shows how you can benefit from this situation.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 20th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Europe steps on the gas! E-mobility and secure supply chains - Avrupa Minerals, BYD, VW, and Stellantis
The stock market year has gotten off to a turbulent start, but a new megatrend is gaining traction: critical metals! While 2025 was dominated by AI and high-tech stocks, raw material suppliers, essential for maintaining industrial competitiveness, are increasingly moving into focus. Over the past 12 months, they have been able to offer investors dream returns in the three- to four-digit range. At the same time, there has been hardly any growth on the NASDAQ since the beginning of the year. Former high-flyers like Palantir, Nvidia, and Strategy are currently trading below their 2025 highs. International commodity stocks dealing with the issue of "Western supply chains" have now moved up the list of top performers. Without strategic metals, the secure production of electrical infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and defense technology is not possible. It is therefore worthwhile for investors to rethink their tech portfolios and add good commodity stocks to their watch lists. Meanwhile, the automotive sector, under pressure for months, could be stabilizing after the sobering results of 2025. We take a closer look at the key players.
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Commented by Nico Popp on February 17th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Dual return profile: How Antimony Resources combines the security of MP Materials with the potential of Albemarle
In the world of strategic raw materials, true giants often emerge out of necessity. When global supply chains break down, geopolitical alliances crumble, and national security is suddenly at stake, the capital market often responds with a radical revaluation of those companies that hold the strategic solutions. We have observed this phenomenon exemplified by MP Materials, which rose from obscurity to become the indispensable pillar of the American defense industry and delivered dream returns to investors as the only relevant US producer of rare earths. We have also seen this with Albemarle, which transformed itself from a specialized chemical company into the undisputed lithium king of electromobility when the world realized that without lithium, a transport revolution would be impossible.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 17th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Benefiting from the security and energy transition with high-performance batteries: BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield
Western countries are facing a major challenge. NATO is calling for record defense spending, while electromobility continues to advance unabated. Germany alone will have a defense budget of over EUR 108 billion in 2026, while global demand for high-performance batteries is set to more than double by 2030. This pincer movement of security constraints and the energy transition is overwhelming traditional industries, but it is opening a window of opportunity for specialized technology leaders who master both worlds. In this tense environment, three companies are catching the attention of investors: BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and DroneShield.
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