Mining
Commented by Juliane Zielonka on February 26th, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Desert Gold, Barrick, D-Wave: Mining meets future technology – A new chapter in resource extraction
The current developments around the US gold reserves in Fort Knox, which, at 147.3 million troy ounces, represent a market value of around USD 434 billion, are attracting international attention. In particular, President Trump's announcement that he will personally inspect the holdings highlights the political dimension of the precious metal. The BRICS countries are seeking a gold-backed currency to reduce their dependence on the US dollar. This could significantly increase demand for gold from African countries. Desert Gold Ventures presents promising new drilling data from its West African gold project with impressive gold grades at Mogoyafara South. Top dog Barrick Gold settles its conflict with the Malian government and, despite challenges, posts record profits of USD 2.14 billion in 2024. D-Wave Quantum is targeting agriculture and developing autonomous field robots that could revolutionize agricultural processes. Exciting times for investors.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 25th, 2025 | 08:00 CET
Volkswagen, First Phosphate, Mercedes Benz – What is next for the German automotive industry after the BYD advance?
The global mobility industry is at a turning point: While the Chinese automotive giant BYD caused a stir this week with an AI-powered driving assistant, established players and niche players alike are fighting for their future viability. Whether in the race for clean drive technologies, strategic raw material partnerships, the integration of artificial intelligence, or higher margins – the challenges are diverse. In Germany, in particular, there is a sense of crisis. Therefore, we take a look at two major German automotive companies, as well as an important supplier of a critical raw material for e-mobility.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on February 25th, 2025 | 07:30 CET
Renk in the defense boom - Power Metallic Mines and BYD are also high flyers and uniquely positioned
In a world rapidly moving towards decarbonization, companies that have long operated in the shadow of well-known tech giants are suddenly in the spotlight. The EU's agreement on the Critical Raw Materials Act last year highlights how vital access to key resources and innovative manufacturing solutions has become. The stocks of the three companies presented here have one thing in common: they have risen significantly in recent weeks. Renk through high-precision technology for the defense and automotive industries, Power Metallic Mines through essential metals, and BYD through disruptive mobility concepts.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 25th, 2025 | 07:15 CET
CDU wins, and the stock market celebrates! Caution with Nel ASA, First Nordic Metals, Xiaomi, and Agnico Eagle
In addition to the stock indices constantly reaching new highs, gold has also reached new record levels above USD 2,950. After the tech indices climbed to new highs during February, there is now a slight correction. No one is talking about a trend reversal yet, as buybacks are still too present. Top performers like Palantir and Nvidia may have to take a hit in the short term, while low-valued securities and defense stocks are currently in demand again. Rheinmetall remains the top share in the DAX 40 index, with a plus of over 800% since February 2022. This year, the value is once again excelling with an increase of more than 50%. We highlight some opportunities.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on February 25th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Rheinmetall, XXIX Metal, Newmont – The Merz trade is on
The traffic light coalition is history. Chancellor Olaf Scholz suffered a shipwreck and achieved the worst election result for the SPD in the post-war period. The new strong man at the helm, CDU frontman Friedrich Merz, already stated in advance that Germany would support Ukraine even more strongly, which means that armaments companies are likely to be among the long-term profiteers. The price of gold also performed strongly afterwards, heading towards the USD 3,000 per ounce mark. Copper could also continue its turnaround, benefiting undervalued producers and exploration companies.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on February 24th, 2025 | 07:10 CET
BUY RECOMMENDATION for Hensoldt! TUI with 60% upside potential! Resource Gem Nova Pacific Metals!
Analysts have recently declared a supercycle for the European defense industry. Regardless of who will govern Germany in the future, billions will flow into armaments. One profiteer is Hensoldt. Despite the strong performance, analysts recommend buying the stock. Nova Pacific Metals also appears attractive. The explorer is sitting on a treasure trove of raw materials and has just expanded its territory. The hidden gem not only benefits from the gold supercycle but also from a wide range of raw materials. Positive news flow should drive the share this year. And what is TUI doing? Is the tourism supercycle really over? "No," says a board member and buys shares. Experts see a 60% price opportunity!
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 24th, 2025 | 07:00 CET
Chancellor election 2025 - now it is getting exciting! Explosive news at Palantir, D-Wave, European Lithium, and SAP
Germany has voted. With 28% of the vote, the CDU leaves the field as the winner. However, difficult coalition talks will now follow. Those expecting a lot of "change" may still be disappointed because many urgent topics do not seem urgent enough yet. How the CDU will proceed with the blocking parties will become an exciting topic in the coming weeks. The stock market experienced a slight dip on Friday, indicating that investors, accustomed to a bull market, are shifting to the safe side before the election results are clear. After all, as of Friday, around 30% of eligible voters were still undecided. Some stocks should be on the radar, as significant movements are expected.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on February 21st, 2025 | 07:00 CET
RWE, First Nordic Metals, and Siemens Energy: Europe's new energy independence is gathering pace
Germany is still feeling the effects of the sabotage of the Russian gas pipelines years later. Expensive energy costs are driving industry to the brink of ruin. Solutions are needed to bring the European country back to the forefront economically. Energy company RWE is setting a good example by launching large-scale battery storage systems in two cities that can provide energy for critical infrastructure within seconds. This project demonstrates how Germany is future-proofing its energy supply. First Nordic Metals is working to make Europe independent of raw materials and is conducting exploration projects with a focus on gold in Scandinavia. This precious metal offers a solid hedge, especially in times of crisis. Adam Cegielski, recently appointed president, strengthens the team with his 25 years of industry experience. Siemens Energy is banking on growth on the French coast: the Company is investing EUR 200 million to build offshore wind turbine rotor blades. This will not only create 200 new jobs but also send a strong signal for Europe's path toward energy independence.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on February 20th, 2025 | 07:50 CET
DAX makes a decent correction – Gold sets its sights on the USD 3,000 mark! Caution advised with Palantir, Barrick, Desert Gold, Lufthansa, and TUI
After weeks of gains, the DAX 40 index saw its first noticeable correction yesterday. It rose to 22,935 in the morning, but by the evening, it had fallen to just 22,450. Hardly anyone had considered that the one-way street of rising valuations would eventually come to an end. Will the correction continue and perhaps go really deep? The opposite is currently true for gold. The inflation figures from the UK of a smooth 3% in January are causing the central bank to break out in a cold sweat. Adieu interest rate cuts – instead, gold is appreciating again and reached a new all-time high of USD 2,945. We look at the winners and losers. It is time to position yourself correctly.
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Commented by Juliane Zielonka on February 20th, 2025 | 07:20 CET
Rheinmetall, European Lithium, and Intel: Geopolitical tensions are shaping technology and commodity markets
The tensions between the US and Europe in the context of the Ukraine conflict are already showing far-reaching economic changes on both sides of the Atlantic. The EU is preparing an enormous EUR 700 billion aid package for Ukraine. Given this news, the share price of the German arms company Rheinmetall is continuing to rise. After breaking through the EUR 900 mark, analysts expect four-digit prices in the near future. Europe needs to become less dependent on raw materials. With the explorer European Lithium and its lithium property in Carinthia, Austria, this can be achieved step by step because the demand for the battery metal is unabated. On the other side of the Atlantic, semiconductor giant Intel is undergoing major restructuring: a possible split caused the share price to jump by 13%. This may enable Intel to regain its competitiveness against rivals such as AMD and Nvidia.
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