Mining
Commented by Nico Popp on January 5th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Problems at Masan High-Tech Materials, low grades at Xiamen Tungsten: How Almonty is becoming a strategic lifeline for Boeing, Rheinmetall & Co.
In the world of critical metals, a lesson in market power and geopolitical dependence is currently unfolding. Tungsten, which is indispensable for the defense industry, toolmaking, and semiconductor technology due to its extreme hardness and heat resistance, is becoming scarcer and more expensive – prices for APT are expected to reach four-figure territory by 2026. For many years, Chinese market leader Xiamen Tungsten has impressively demonstrated how lucrative the tungsten business can be. However, while Western industrial companies such as Rheinmetall and Boeing are desperately searching for material, it is becoming apparent that existing alternatives in Vietnam, namely Masan High-Tech Materials, cannot fill the gap due to geological limitations. It is precisely into this supply vacuum that Almonty Industries is moving. With the commissioning of the high-grade Sangdong mine in South Korea and the planned expansion in the US, Almonty offers much-needed security of supply and enables investors to participate in the high margins of the sector, but without the geopolitical risk of China and with additional unique advantages.
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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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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Correction in gold and silver? Margin calls? What this means for Kobo Resources, Barrick Mining, First Majestic, and the sector!
The bull market in precious metals came to an end in 2025 with prices close to all-time highs. Gold rose by around 65%, silver by around 150%. In the last days of last year, margin increases for metal futures on the CME, the world's largest futures exchange, led to a short-term correction in precious metal prices. US banks Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan remain bullish and expect gold prices to reach at least USD 4,900 this year. Experts identify interest rate cuts, strong physical demand, and purchases by central banks as the driving forces. These are good prospects for producers Barrick and First Majestic. Second-tier stocks such as Kobo Resources have recently outperformed blue chips and have a good chance of outperforming the market leaders this year.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on January 2nd, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Over 770% in 2025! Will the rally continue in 2026? Rheinmetall, Almonty Industries, MP Materials!
What a year for defense and critical raw materials. China is increasingly using its raw material wealth as a geopolitical weapon. The US, in particular, is responding consistently and pushing Western companies. Tungsten is emerging from the shadow of rare earths due to its strategic importance. Tungsten producer Almonty Industries is commissioning its massive mine in South Korea, and its share price is shooting up by 770%. Even MP Materials cannot keep up. However, it is also valued significantly higher. Will Almonty continue to catch up in 2026? And what is Rheinmetall doing? Growth in 2025 was less strong than expected. Nevertheless, analysts see price potential for Germany's largest defense contractor in 2026.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 2nd, 2026 | 06:55 CET
Battery raw materials are the bottleneck in many areas – Power Metallic Mines, DroneShield, and Volkswagen under review
A historic turning point is shaping the markets. Geopolitical ruptures and critical raw material dependencies are defining the new investment era. In this volatile era, security, resource sovereignty, and industrial change are becoming the most valuable assets. Global electrification is putting battery raw materials at the center of attention in both the defense and automotive industries. Today, we take a look at Power Metallic Mines, a future producer of polymetals, and DroneShield, whose drones require powerful batteries, as do Volkswagen's electric vehicles.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on December 30th, 2025 | 11:15 CET
Stock Picking Alert! Power Metallic Mines – Set to Double? Puma and Evotec as Promising Turnarounds?
The 2025 stock market year has produced many winners, but also some losers. Bullish commodity markets and project progress led to a jump in the share price of Canadian commodity company Power Metallic Mines at the beginning of the year. In December, the share price corrected, but the upward trend quickly resumed, buoyed by good drilling results. The Canadian company holds one of the largest polymetallic deposits in North America, which has attracted many well-known investors this year. It is also worth taking a look at turnaround bets with takeover potential, such as Evotec and Puma.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on December 30th, 2025 | 09:10 CET
Silver boom racing towards USD 100, or not? Focus on critical metals with Antimony Resources, Airbus, Rheinmetall, and Plug Power
No peace in Ukraine after all? Defense stocks are being passed around like hot potatoes; no one seems to want to be invested when the flag of peace is raised. Yesterday, the defense sector fell by 4% at times, with Rheinmetall even dropping below the EUR 1,500 mark. When disappointing interviews with Donald Trump arrived from Florida, the stocks turned upward again. The fact remains that the defense sector needs critical metals. Industrial giant Airbus has secured several new orders, while Plug Power's targets are being pushed further and further back. Is another capital increase looming? Antimony Resources remains promising, as the Canadians have what Donald Trump would like to have. Judge for yourself!
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 30th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
Geopolitical flashpoint: Why Rio Tinto, Globex Mining, and BHP stand to benefit from trade wars
The global race for critical resources has entered an explosive phase. Driven by decarbonization and technological progress, structural shortages prevail. But now geopolitical power struggles are further heating up the situation: protectionist trade barriers and strategic control over supply chains are artificially reducing supply and catapulting the importance of independent producers into new spheres. In this environment, the strategies of commodity giants and emerging players are coming into sharp focus. Against this backdrop, it is worth taking a closer look at the positioning of Rio Tinto, Globex Mining, and BHP.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on December 30th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
Gold gem, AI fantasy, and pharmaceutical giant! Which stock will take off in 2026? TeamViewer, Novo Nordisk, Laurion Mineral Exploration
The gold rally is simply unstoppable. But the big producers such as Barrick Mining and Newmont have already run their course. However, there are always undiscovered gold gems to be found. LAURION Mineral Exploration is one of them. The management team made a convincing case at an investor conference, and the stock is unlikely to remain so cheap for long. Novo Nordisk staged a small year-end rally. Nevertheless, the slide in the share price during the current year has been painful. Can the stock pick up speed again in 2026? TeamViewer is one of the disappointments of 2025 in Germany. Will AI fantasy bring the German software company's stock back into an upward trend?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on December 30th, 2025 | 07:05 CET
Short squeeze alert in the silver market: First Majestic Silver, Silver Viper, and Pan American Silver in focus
Silver is experiencing an unprecedented rally. Driven by structural market shortages and massive industrial demand, the old price limits seem obsolete. This is especially true given the threat of a short squeeze, as some banks have built up short positions. But where does the sustainable potential lie? This development puts three players in particular in the spotlight: established producer First Majestic Silver, promising explorer Silver Viper, and industrial giant Pan American Silver.
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