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Commented by Nico Popp on May 27th, 2026 | 08:00 CEST
Energy Security in Southeast Asia: Import Dependency Weighs on Toyota and Intel — dynaCERT Benefits
The countries of Southeast Asia are under pressure: geopolitical instability in the Middle East, soaring fuel costs, and regulatory requirements for decarbonization are forcing established industrial giants to reevaluate their production sites and supply chains. Vietnam's economy, which recorded robust growth of around 8% last year, is revealing significant vulnerability in the current crisis. Since processed crude oil must be imported almost entirely from Kuwait, transportation disruptions have led to shortages, driving diesel prices up by 70% or more since February. This price shock directly impacts the export-oriented manufacturing industry and also drives up logistics costs. For example, rail transport has become more expensive. Since the power grid also faces significant capacity constraints, agile solution providers offering immediate relief are coming into focus.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 22nd, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Panic in the Steel Sector - Geopolitical Dependencies Threaten Production: Strategic Resources, ArcelorMittal, and thyssenkrupp in Focus
Enormous regulatory pressure to decarbonize, escalating punitive tariffs, and a looming supply shortage of critical alloy metals are driving profound changes in the steel industry. The conversion of traditional blast furnaces to electric arc furnaces powered by electricity poses a challenge for corporations. The recycling of simple steel scrap can cause disruptive copper impurities to accumulate in the melt. The industry urgently requires massive quantities of high-purity pig iron for dilution to continue producing high-quality steel. However, since the supply chains for vanadium, a critical metal for the energy transition and alloys, are almost entirely controlled by autocratic states, Western companies are under pressure to act. Fortunately, the Canadian commodities company Strategic Resources is positioning itself as a supplier from multiple secure jurisdictions.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 21st, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
Siemens Energy, RE Royalties, and E.ON – Your Ticket to the Lucrative Future of Energy Infrastructure
Green infrastructure is booming—and with it, lucrative opportunities for investors. Despite rising capital costs, global decarbonization continues to drive the expansion of wind and solar power plants unabated. The crucial question is no longer whether, but how to turn this transformation into profit. The answer lies in the interplay of technology, financing, and grid operations. Three pioneers show how it is done: Siemens Energy as the technological backbone, RE Royalties as a creative investor, and E.ON as the heart of power distribution.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 20th, 2026 | 08:15 CEST
Do Not Miss the Entry Point: BYD, dynaCERT, and Plug Power — Three Drivers of Zero-Emission Mobility Starting in 2026
The second, more mature wave of hydrogen is no longer merely speculative. In 2026, policymakers and industry are expected to usher in the era of zero-emission mobility through multi-billion-dollar subsidies for electric vehicles, declining electrolysis costs, and the growing commercialization of fuel-cell trucks. Following the sobering setbacks of the initial hype cycle, capital is now increasingly flowing into profitable value chains. The transportation sector is emerging as one of the largest future customers. Investors who position themselves early in the likely beneficiaries of this transformation could participate directly in a long-term structural growth trend. Three companies are pursuing very different strategies at the forefront of this shift: EV giant BYD, retrofit technology specialist dynaCERT, and integrated hydrogen solutions provider Plug Power.
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Commented by Fabian Lorenz on May 15th, 2026 | 09:30 CEST
From 1,000% Gains to Short-Seller Alerts! Siemens Energy, LPKF Laser, A.H.T. Syngas
With share price gains of over 1,000% in a short period of time, Bloom Energy and Siemens Energy are among the winners of the AI-driven energy boom. Analysts have recently raised their price targets for the DAX-listed company. Or is a 40% crash looming? Analysts see around 200% upside potential for A.H.T. Syngas. The energy rally has so far completely bypassed the small-cap company. Yet there are good reasons for a rising share price. In addition to energy stocks, investors are now also flocking to everything related to semiconductors. This is leading to sharp spikes in the charts for companies like LPKF Laser, Infineon, and SÜSS MicroTec, and is drawing short sellers into the fray.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 13th, 2026 | 09:40 CEST
Billions for Hydrogen Steel: thyssenkrupp Needs the Raw Materials – Strategic Resources and Rio Tinto Aim to Supply Them
The steel industry accounts for about 7% of global CO₂ emissions. It must become climate-neutral by 2050—and the key is green hydrogen. But without high-purity iron ore pellets and alloying metals like vanadium, the technology remains ineffective. This is precisely where a long-established corporation suddenly becomes a customer. thyssenkrupp can only operate its multi-billion-euro hydrogen direct-reduction plant in Duisburg economically if reliable suppliers provide the necessary raw materials. Strategic Resources and Rio Tinto could play an important role in supplying the required raw material qualities.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 13th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
The battery alone is not enough – Why BYD, HPQ Silicon, and Plug Power will be the hidden winners of the hybrid future
The decarbonization of the global economy is no longer a distant ideal, but a fiercely contested race for market share. While some are betting on pure battery solutions, it is becoming increasingly clear that the future belongs to hybrid systems, in which innovative materials and green hydrogen fill the gaps. Three players from different camps exemplify this shift and could be tomorrow's winners. This look at the heart of industrial transformation reveals the roles played by a Chinese electric vehicle giant, a Canadian innovator in superior anodes, and the American pioneer in hydrogen logistics. We therefore take a closer look at what makes BYD, HPQ Silicon, and Plug Power so special right now.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 11th, 2026 | 07:05 CEST
How Nel ASA, A.H.T. Syngas, and Occidental Petroleum Can Help Capitalize on the Energy Transition
Since the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf was blocked, gas prices have been climbing dramatically. Electricity bills for average households are rising by double digits, and industry is groaning under record-high energy costs. Brussels is countering with a multi-billion-euro acceleration program, but dependence on fossil fuel imports remains a sore spot. Green alternatives like hydrogen or synthetic gas are still too expensive, but the pressure is mounting. This is precisely where profit opportunities arise: with Nel ASA, which builds electrolyzers; A.H.T. Syngas, a specialist in biomass gasification; and Occidental Petroleum, which excels in CCS technology.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on May 8th, 2026 | 07:15 CEST
The Clock Is Ticking in Europe: How Group Eleven, Volkswagen, and thyssenkrupp Are Positioning for the Transition
The global economy is being shaken up by three major forces: the push for decarbonization, geopolitical tensions, and the race toward electromobility. For the steel industry in Europe, this means a tough transition—after all, it accounts for 7% of greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, the EU mandates that by 2030, one-tenth of strategic raw materials must come from domestic sources. Vehicle manufacturers, in turn, are grappling with Scope 3 emissions from their supply chains. Energy prices are skyrocketing, supply chains are breaking down—but that is precisely where opportunities lie. We take a look at the current situation at Group Eleven Resources, Volkswagen, and thyssenkrupp.
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Commented by Nico Popp on May 8th, 2026 | 07:10 CEST
The Future of the Steel Industry: What Strategic Resources Can Do for ArcelorMittal, Salzgitter, and Others
The steel industry has been under significant pressure to transform for years, particularly in Europe. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the war in Iran is now causing yet another shock. As a result, the decarbonization of the industry is no longer just a green vision but an economic necessity. While the transition to hydrogen requires billions in investment, competition for the strategic raw materials needed for this is intensifying at the same time. Steel producers are struggling with retrofitting their existing facilities and volatile margins, while problem solvers like Strategic Resources are increasingly coming into focus. The company offers intermediate products for the steel industry that make the sector's transformation possible in the first place. The key figures are promising, yet this potential has not yet gained traction in the market. Reason enough to shed light on the situation and highlight opportunities.
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