Financing
Commented by Nico Popp on November 11th, 2026 | 05:45 CET
Kobo Resources, Resolute Mining and Wheaton Precious Metals: The new financing landscape for gold mines in Côte d'Ivoire
Developments in Côte d'Ivoire are coming thick and fast, and the country is positioning itself as one of West Africa's most dynamic mining nations. With the aim of increasing gold production to 100 tonnes by 2035, the country faces enormous capital requirements for exploration and development projects. The government in Abidjan is driving this transformation to reduce dependence on agricultural commodities such as cocoa and establish industrial mining as a second pillar of the economy. But who will finance the next generation of Ivorian gold projects, and on what terms will this capital be provided? Recent developments point to a paradigm shift, with local banks and international streaming companies increasingly stepping in where traditional Western bank loans once played a role. Projects operated by Resolute Mining and Montage Gold illustrate this trend, while exploration companies such as Kobo Resources are doing everything they can to achieve the coveted status of being bankable.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on November 5th, 2026 | 05:23 CET
Midterms go to the Democrats – oil plunges! Shares in TUI, Lufthansa, Ryanair and RE Royalties are now really taking off!
The US election shock is sending tremors through global financial markets and making prices dance wildly! Following the Democrats' success in the midterms, investors are breathing a palpable sigh of relief, as Donald Trump's protectionist plans are blocked and political uncertainty suddenly evaporates. Commodity markets are particularly volatile, with oil prices in free fall. This is welcome news not only for consumers at the petrol pump, but also provides a major boost to global economic growth. After all, lower energy costs mean lower producer prices and more money in consumers' pockets, significantly stimulating spending. The tourism sector is benefiting most of all from this momentum, as falling jet fuel costs send shares in airlines and tour operators soaring. At the same time, Trump's fossil fuel agenda acted as a brake for months, which now puts renewable energy firmly back in the spotlight. Sustainable investments and greentech are now expected to make a spectacular comeback on the stock market. A combination of cheap energy and reliable climate policy should provide enough fuel for rising share prices in the neglected segments. We present a small selection of investment ideas here.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on October 21st, 2026 | 05:44 CEST
Nordex, RE Royalties, NextEra Energy – US Electricity Consumption Rises 4% YoY, Boosting Demand for Wind Turbines, Financing and Utilities
Demand for electricity is growing. The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates that US electricity consumption was 4% higher in the third quarter of 2026 than in the same quarter a year earlier. The share of electricity generated from wind power is expected to rise from 11% this year to 12% in 2027. Meeting this demand requires wind turbines, financing for new projects and major utilities. These factors are driving expansion across the sector. We take a closer look at turbine manufacturer Nordex, renewable energy financier RE Royalties and utility NextEra Energy.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 20th, 2026 | 05:42 CEST
Enel, NextEra Energy and RE Royalties: Solar Power as a Source of Revenue
When energy companies such as Enel acquire solar parks and NextEra Energy expands its portfolio of renewable energy projects, it highlights what these businesses are really focused on: predictable returns from renewable energy assets are in greater demand than ever. RE Royalties' business model is built around precisely this concept. The financier participates in revenues from similar projects without necessarily owning them outright at scale. To fund its growing project pipeline, RE Royalties is currently exploring strategic options, including a potential sale of the business.
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