Supply chains
Commented by Nico Popp on October 21st, 2026 | 05:35 CEST
Data as the New Currency: The Strategies of Amazon, Alphabet, Reddit and Aspermont
Data archives are becoming a crucial resource for artificial intelligence. As tech giants compete for exclusive information and publishers explore new ways to monetise online content, specialist data providers are gaining prominence. Alphabet's licensing programmes for news content and the controversial licensing agreements of platforms such as Reddit mark a new phase in the commercial use of digital content. In this environment, Aspermont is positioning itself by transforming its historical mining archive into a data and analytics platform. We examine the latest developments and the opportunities they present.
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Commented by Nico Popp on October 20th, 2026 | 05:33 CEST
Rio Tinto, Glencore, Power Metallic Mines: Copper Offensive Meets Growing Demand for Raw Materials
Created and Published on Behalf of Power Metallic Mines
Electrification and the rapid expansion of grid infrastructure are driving demand for strategic metals needed to support the energy transition. Major banks such as Goldman Sachs expect the copper market to slip into a supply deficit from 2027. While established industry giants such as Rio Tinto and Glencore are investing billions to counter declining ore grades, major mining companies are increasingly looking to promising exploration companies to replenish their project pipelines. In Québec, Power Metallic Mines is positioning itself as a potential supplier to the North American market, with high-grade copper discoveries and an economic assessment now getting underway.
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on October 14th, 2026 | 05:30 CEST
Tungsten, Weapons and Growth: Almonty, Rheinmetall and Deutz Under Review. Is This an Opportunity in a Megatrend?
The stock market is not linear. Greed and fear, excessive optimism or excessive scepticism—all of these drive markets. Only the future will tell what is cheap or expensive today. The stocks mentioned above are at precisely this point. Secure supply chains, access to raw materials and defence readiness are high on the agenda of Western governments. These long-term trends play strongly into the hands of defence companies and raw material producers. Almonty, in particular, as a producer of the critical raw material tungsten, holds a leading position in the sector. Where do the greatest opportunities lie for investors now?
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