Mining
Commented by Nico Popp on March 17th, 2026 | 08:00 CET
AI and Nuclear Power: Solid Returns with Meta and Intel – High-Flying Opportunity: Standard Uranium
Future economic growth will depend heavily on the availability of reliable, low-carbon baseload power. The high energy demands of technology companies driven by AI innovations are contributing to a renewed interest in nuclear power. The reasons go far beyond previous environmental visions. As studies by McKinsey and PwC show, the AI industry is growing by 15 to 20% annually through 2030. To avoid falling behind, companies like Meta and Intel are investing billions in a completely new AI infrastructure. Through partnerships with players like Oklo and TerraPower, Meta is driving the development of a 6.6 GW nuclear campus to operate its AI superclusters in a climate-neutral manner. Intel is focusing on optimizing energy efficiency directly at the chip level, as the power consumption of modern racks has risen to up to 120 kW. To satisfy the hunger for nuclear fuel, Standard Uranium is driving the search for tomorrow's safe deposits forward with its ambitious winter drilling program. For investors, the current trend offers opportunities - we show where the greatest leverage lies.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 17th, 2026 | 07:25 CET
Trump Threatens to Withdraw from NATO! Hensoldt, SAP, Avrupa Minerals: Stocks for a Strong Europe!
Donald Trump's latest threats against NATO, if the alliance fails to support him in Iran, highlight Europe's dependence on the US and China. Europe must finally invest consistently in its own capacity to act: in raw materials, the digital economy, defense, and much more. An important signal is now coming from Spain. Madrid is allocating over EUR 400 million for critical raw materials, making it clear that economic and military sovereignty begins with the raw materials base. Europe's actions are also creating investment opportunities. Can Hensoldt, SAP, and Avrupa Minerals benefit from this?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 17th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Antimony Resources: Geopolitics Is Driving Antimony Prices
Antimony is increasingly becoming a geopolitically important commodity. China dominates production, and export restrictions have already caused prices to rise sharply. At the same time, demand is growing from the defense, technology, and energy sectors. With the Bald Hill project, Antimony Resources is developing a potentially significant source of antimony for North America. New discoveries and high-grade drill results suggest that the project could have significantly greater potential than previously assumed.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 17th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
Over 100% in an epic tungsten rally! Revenue and profits are exploding at Almonty Industries!
Is tungsten the new precious metal? In terms of price performance, this critical raw material is easily outshining gold and silver. The price of the metal - coveted by governments, defense contractors, tech companies, and many others - has surged by more than 100% this year alone. Prices have now climbed to over USD 2,200 per MTU, compared to below USD 400 a year ago. The biggest beneficiary of this epic rally is Almonty Industries. The tungsten producer invested early in new mines and is now ramping up production. With the new mine in South Korea, the company will soon be able to cover around 40% of global demand outside of China. The company released an update yesterday, and analysts expect a surge in both revenue and profits.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 17th, 2026 | 07:00 CET
Uranium and nuclear power over hydrogen! Investors favoring Stallion Uranium and leaving Nel ASA and Plug Power behind!
The recent military operations in Iran were unsurprising, given the prolonged, fruitless nuclear negotiations. However, few forecasters would have predicted a regional escalation across the entire Middle East. As a result, oil and gas markets are once again exploring the potential for an upturn, even though a global oversupply should prevail due to recession fears. Regardless, traders are driving energy prices ever higher; yesterday, Brent crude once again surged past the magic USD 100 mark. It remains to be seen whether the trend will hold. At the same time, geopolitical turbulence is fueling the global expansion of nuclear energy. India, for example, plans to increase its nuclear capacity to around 100 GW by 2047, starting from just under 10 GW today. These plans underscore the drive for a stable base supply in a hyper-digital world. The IT giants are also playing a major role, as they need electricity. As a result, demand for uranium is rising steadily, drawing attention to companies with strong reserves. Stallion Uranium is one of them. We take a closer look!
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Commented by Nico Popp on March 16th, 2026 | 07:35 CET
Ammunition shortages pressure the defense industry: Opportunity for Almonty, challenges for General Dynamics and Rheinmetall
Our global security architecture has been undergoing significant disruptions for some time. The decades-long paradigm of the peace dividend, built on global supply chains and reduced stockpiles, has largely collapsed. The defense industry now faces the challenge of establishing reliable supply chains for critical raw materials in order to meet the growing demand for artillery ammunition and heavy weapon systems. Another driver is the war in Iran. According to a report by the Financial Times, the conflict has decimated US ammunition stockpiles to such an extent that the Pentagon is already warning of shortages of certain munitions. To replenish these inventories, the US government is planning a supplemental budget of around USD 50 billion. In this environment, the US defense contractor General Dynamics is helping maintain the operational readiness of NATO partners through production of ammunition, while Rheinmetall, as a European systems provider, is also expanding its capacities. However, the crucial foundation for this production is the critical metal tungsten. The only significant Western supplier, Almonty Industries, therefore plays a key role - potentially opening up unique opportunities for investors.
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Commented by André Will-Laudien on March 16th, 2026 | 07:30 CET
Is Gold Headed for USD 10,000 as a Survival Strategy? Caution Advised for TUI, Lufthansa, DRC Gold, and Porsche
What do Ed Yardeni, Chris Wood, and Thomas Kaplan have in common? In recent months, all three have mentioned a USD 10,000 price target for gold. Mr. Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research, sees a global debasement of currencies and believes this target could be reached between 2028 and 2029. Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at the research firm Jefferies, considers a five-digit valuation for the yellow metal possible within about five years. His reasoning includes a structural bull market, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing central bank purchases. Finally, Thomas Kaplan of the Electrum Group also regards this target as realistic if gold is rediscovered as a monetary reserve. All of these arguments are understandable, though whether such a scenario will actually materialize remains uncertain. However, many of the factors cited are already evident today. We therefore look beyond the immediate horizon, broadening our view to include tourism and luxury goods - sectors that currently stand somewhat in the shadow of surging gold prices, yet remain no less interesting.
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 16th, 2026 | 07:20 CET
Lynas Rare Earths, Power Metallic Mines, Mosaic – 3 Winners in the Raw Materials War
The global battle for critical raw materials is intensifying. Resources such as rare earth elements, copper, nickel, and cobalt are indispensable for electric mobility, wind power, and power grids, but also for modern defense technology. While China still controls large parts of global processing, the US, Europe, and their partners are attempting to establish new supply chains through multi-billion-dollar programs. Mining projects, recycling processes, and strategic partnerships are therefore moving into focus in this geopolitical race. For commodity companies, this environment is turning critical minerals into one of the defining investment themes of the coming years.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on March 16th, 2026 | 07:15 CET
Spain is investing over EUR 400 million in critical raw materials: Deutsche Rohstoff, Group Eleven Resources, and Standard Lithium in focus
Spain is taking the initiative on critical raw materials and has allocated EUR 414 million in public funding. The action plan, which runs through 2030, includes 34 measures aimed at strengthening the exploration, recycling, extraction, and processing of strategically important raw materials. A full EUR 182 million is earmarked for a new national exploration program. This move is noteworthy because Madrid is sending a signal that has long been missing in Europe: securing raw materials is no longer a secondary issue, but a central pillar of industrial policy. Group Eleven Resources could benefit from this shift. The company is currently advancing a zinc-lead-silver project in Ireland, and the stock is gaining momentum. Shares of Deutsche Rohstoff AG have also performed strongly, with analysts seeing further upside potential. And what about investor favorite Standard Lithium?
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Commented by Stefan Feulner on March 16th, 2026 | 07:10 CET
RENK, Silver Viper, Harmony Gold – Silver and Copper in the Global Commodities Race
Silver and copper are increasingly becoming key strategic metals in the new industrial era. The global expansion of renewable energy, power grids, and electric mobility is driving demand skyward. At the same time, demand from the defense industry is also growing. This is offset by a supply that is growing ever more slowly. New mines take years to reach production, while existing deposits, in some cases, are showing declining ore grades. Experts are therefore already warning of structural bottlenecks. For producers, this tension between rising demand and limited supply could become a real profit driver.
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