Gold
Commented by Armin Schulz on July 7th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Barrick Mining, Desert Gold and B2Gold – lock in the premium as risk falls
Illegal gold outflows have cost Mali billions each year, but the new Malian Office of Precious Substances is ending that era. The agency centralizes precious-metals trading, collects overdue levies and has already recovered more than USD 1 billion. For investors, this shift means transparent rules, booming official exports and, above all, falling risk. That sends the margins of compliant producers surging. We analyze how Barrick Mining is proceeding, how Desert Gold is taking the decisive step toward producer status and how B2Gold is expanding its market position.
ReadCommented by Stefan Feulner on July 7th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
Saab, Antimony Resources, Rheinmetall: Billion-Dollar Defence Orders and Gold Discoveries Drive Share Price Potential
Created and published on behalf of Antimony Resources Corp.
The world continues to rearm, and at the same time the battle for strategic raw materials is intensifying. As governments raise their defence budgets to record levels, demand is also rising for critical metals indispensable to ammunition, air defence, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and modern energy technologies. At the same time, multi-billion-dollar investments in advanced weapons systems and the development of independent Western supply chains are creating a powerful long-term growth story. Those who invest early in companies from the defence and critical raw materials sectors could benefit from one of the strongest structural trends of the coming years.
ReadCommented by Tarik Dede on July 7th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Interest Rate Turning Point Ahead? SAP, Zefiro Methane, and Harmony Gold Could Benefit
Things changed remarkably quickly. Even as fighting continued in the Persian Gulf, market commentators were competing to forecast how many times the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates this year. As a result, gold prices and many tech stocks came under pressure, while the US dollar strengthened. Last week, however, sentiment shifted dramatically. Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve Chair appointed by President Donald Trump, triggered the turnaround with clear comments. Accordingly, inflation remains too high. Gold and many tech stocks subsequently rallied. Since Friday, the market has been pricing in just one additional interest rate increase this year, according to Fed funds futures. With President Trump continuing to advocate lower interest rates, the second half of the year could instead see policy easing—the exact opposite of what markets had regarded as a near certainty only a short time ago. For investors, this changing interest-rate outlook could signal an increase in equity exposure. Against this backdrop, we take a closer look at SAP, Zefiro Methane, and Harmony Gold Mining Company.
ReadCommented by André Will-Laudien on July 6th, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Crash? No Thanks: The Auto Sector Ahead of a Turnaround! 133% with BYD, VW, North Arrow Minerals and BMW
In recent months, hardly any other sector on the stock market has managed to become as unpopular as the automotive sector. Margin battles and restructurings, including mass layoffs, are making the rounds across Europe. This downward trend stems primarily from structural overcapacity and mistimed ramp-up of electromobility. Now the German kings of the combustion engine are facing the aggressive market entry of state-subsidized Chinese competitors. European manufacturers, in particular, are thus caught in a fatal pincer crisis of falling sales and rising investment costs. Analysts therefore predominantly rate the traditional business models of the OEMs as risky and are lowering their future expectations. Institutional investors are abruptly shifting their portfolios into less cyclical, higher-margin growth sectors. The result: the broad European auto index lost around 12% over the last 12 months, with individual manufacturers down as much as 17 to 37%. Is there still hope for the titans on 4 wheels?
ReadCommented by Stefan Feulner on July 6th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Lahontan Gold – Gold Explorer Poised for a Surge
Gold is currently in a correction following its record rally and is trading at around USD 4,200 per ounce. Yet more and more experts see this as merely a breather within a long-term bull market. Record debt, geopolitical conflicts, the gradual move by many central banks away from the US dollar, and persistently high gold purchases all argue for further rising prices. Gold developers on the verge of the jump to producer status should benefit in particular. With its historic mine in Nevada, numerous operational milestones, and a series of upcoming catalysts, Lahontan Gold could be facing a re-rating.
ReadCommented by Tarik Dede on July 3rd, 2026 | 08:25 CEST
Lahontan Gold: Just Weeks Away from a New Resource Update
Gold appears to have found its footing. After Kevin Warsh, the new head of the Federal Reserve, signaled that he no longer sees inflationary pressure, the precious metal briefly pulled back near the USD 4,000 level before rebounding strongly. Evidently, the market may have been on the wrong side of the interest rate narrative. Earlier this week, two additional rate hikes were still being priced in for this year. For investors, the rebound in gold and the Fed's revised tone could herald the start of a new cycle. That is reason enough to take another look at attractive gold stocks. Lahontan Gold is one of those hidden gems that still trades at a low valuation but is already well into its de-risking process. The company plans to release a new resource estimate in the coming weeks. CEO Kimberly Ann has also reaffirmed the goal of moving into production as early as 2027.
ReadCommented by Nico Popp on July 3rd, 2026 | 08:20 CEST
Legacy Assets as a Competitive Advantage: New Paths for Barrick and Rio Tinto – North Arrow Minerals Unlocks a Desert Treasure
There is no innovation without change. Breaking new ground is becoming increasingly important. But in which direction should companies be heading? Geopolitical upheavals, the restructuring of global supply chains, and the AI revolution are colliding with long-standing challenges such as climate change. While industrial companies must invest billions to remain competitive, resource companies are often in a stronger position, as raw materials sit at the very beginning of almost every value chain. Today, we take a look at companies that are consciously breaking new ground and outline the opportunities this may present for investors.
ReadCommented by Carsten Mainitz on July 3rd, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
The Spark in the Portfolio: How Milestones Unlock the True Value of Desert Gold, Siemens, and Mutares!
The stock market trades on the future. Yet a stock's most rewarding phases often begin when future promises turn into tangible milestones. Whether it is the transition to gold production in West Africa, strategic carve-outs in industry, or successful turnarounds in the private equity sector, reaching a key milestone can mark the beginning of a fundamental re-rating. In particular, the transformation from gold explorer to producer—as Desert Gold Ventures is currently pursuing—has historically been associated with higher valuations. Project-specific risks decline significantly, while the prospect of future cash flows supports a fundamentally different valuation framework. The latest developments at all three companies are noteworthy—and well worth a closer look.
ReadCommented by Nico Popp on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:40 CEST
M&A Window Opens: Newmont Needs Gold, Lahontan Has It – Optimism at Commerzbank
Gold is currently on a roller-coaster ride. But behind the scenes, declining ore grades and challenging regulatory requirements are weighing on the business of major producers. As established mining companies must replenish their reserves, advanced junior mining companies in politically stable mining regions are coming into focus. In times when economic activity is slowing in many economies, and the interest rate market is becoming more volatile, it is also worth taking a look at the banking sector.
ReadCommented by Armin Schulz on July 2nd, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Gold Price Correction as an Opportunity: Why Barrick Mining, Kobo Resources, and B2Gold Now Offer Upside Potential
The gold price correction, which at times pushed the precious metal below the psychologically important USD 4,000 mark, may seem like a setback at first glance. In fact, it is precisely this consolidation phase that offers investors a strategic entry point. The price drop is proving to be a rigorous stress test that separates solid business models from speculative bets. While weaker players are suffering under the pressure of a weak quarter, producers with strong balance sheets and low production thresholds are now revealing clear valuation advantages. The focus is therefore shifting from pure price performance to the quality of each company's structure. We analyze the established industry leader Barrick Mining, the promising explorer Kobo Resources, and the smaller gold producer B2Gold.
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