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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 30th, 2026 | 07:30 CET

Is antimony the new tungsten? Why Antimony Resources could become a similar story to Almonty Industries

  • Mining
  • antimony
  • flameretardant
  • hightech
  • Defense
  • CriticalMetals

Out of the niche and into the spotlight! Antimony was considered a forgotten metal for decades until geopolitical upheavals shifted the focus to critical metals. Today, it is at the center of a geopolitical and economic realignment because it is indispensable for numerous high-tech and defense applications. China, a long-time dominant supplier, has drastically restricted its exports, leading to noticeable supply bottlenecks in many industries, from battery production to military equipment, and driving prices to historic levels. These restrictions have destabilized strategic supply chains and prompted Western governments, such as the US, to take massive security measures. Analysts and the media emphasize that this shortage is not just a temporary market phenomenon, but an industrial policy issue that affects production, prices, and investment worldwide. Canadian explorer Antimony Resources is just beginning to tell its story, which in its early stages shows many parallels to Almonty Industries. It is worth taking a closer look.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 30th, 2026 | 07:00 CET

Business is booming, stocks are booming: Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and TKMS in focus

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • hightech

Shares in commodity producers and defense companies are booming. Geopolitical conditions and structural long-term demand trends form the basis for a sustained positive climate. Almonty Industries stands out in particular as a leading global producer of the critical raw material tungsten. Demand from the defense, aerospace, high-tech and other strategic industries is growing massively worldwide, especially in the United States. The price of tungsten rose by over 160% last year and continues its upward trend this year.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 29th, 2026 | 06:55 CET

Raw materials, armaments, returns: The investment logic behind Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and Lockheed Martin

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • armaments
  • hightech

The global economy is under intense pressure. Geopolitical conflicts are causing shortages of critical raw materials and forcing nations to embark on a massive arms race. These two megatrends are creating unique profit opportunities for companies that are positioned at the crucial points of this value chain. Those who understand the strategic connection between vital resources, modern defense technology, and the highest level of security technology can profit. An analysis of the key players - Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and Lockheed Martin - reveals how investors can position themselves along this strategic value chain.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 22nd, 2026 | 07:10 CET

NATO under pressure – Is silver the new gold? Dream returns with Silver North, fresh momentum for Rheinmetall and TKMS

  • Mining
  • Silver
  • Gold
  • Commodities
  • Defense
  • Steel
  • hightech

Geopolitical upheavals are exposing deep rifts of trust between the superpowers. The US approach toward Greenland is reminiscent of long-outdated colonial practices and has alienated the political actors involved. As a result of this blunt conduct on the international stage, trust in political institutions is eroding, and long-standing alliance structures are beginning to fall apart. The wobbling of the transatlantic alliance, NATO, marks a new level of tension and escalation. What this means for the capital markets in the short term remains unclear. However, what is already evident is the almost daily appreciation of gold and silver, along with another surge in valuations of defense stocks. A scenario of rising interest rates is also looming on the horizon. None of this is good news, and investors would be well advised to examine their portfolio structures for weaknesses. Here are a few ideas.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 22nd, 2026 | 07:05 CET

The winners of deglobalization: Why Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and the RENK Group are now in the spotlight

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Defense
  • Investments
  • hightech

Geopolitical conflicts and trade tariffs are bringing the era of globalized supply chains to an end. Instead of pure efficiency, strategic resilience now counts. In this upheaval, three fundamentally different companies are defining the pillars of future value creation. A producer of critical raw materials, a defense giant, and a specialist in drive technology. Their common ground is the response to fragmented markets and the pursuit of technological sovereignty. It is worth following the path of Almonty Industries, Rheinmetall, and the RENK Group.

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Commented by Nico Popp on January 22nd, 2026 | 06:55 CET

AI and the uranium comeback: How American Atomics is becoming the winner of the energy transition and what that has to do with Meta Platforms and Infineon

  • Mining
  • Uranium
  • AI
  • chips
  • Digitization
  • hightech
  • nuclear

The era of artificial intelligence (AI) is not only an era of enormous productivity gains, but above all an era of infrastructure and gigantic energy consumption. While the last decade was dominated by software, the future will be all about hardware. Generative AI and the path toward artificial general intelligence (AGI) are transforming data from an intangible asset into a massive consumer of power. Analysts at Goldman Sachs estimate that investments by major US tech companies in energy infrastructure could reach the astronomical sum of over USD 500 billion by 2027. This new reality is forcing a two-pronged energy strategy: on the one hand, the massive expansion of storage and efficiency technologies, and on the other, the inevitable return to the only CO2-free energy source that reliably provides base load – nuclear power. We explain what tech titan Meta Platforms and chip manufacturer Infineon have to do with this development and why American Atomics is considered a highly speculative but strategically brilliant bet on the uranium comeback.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on January 21st, 2026 | 08:30 CET

E-subsidy 2.0 and now the boom! Taking off with BYD, NEO Battery Materials, and VW

  • BatteryMetals
  • Electromobility
  • hightech
  • Investments
  • Batteries

Now it is official! The German federal government is relaunching its e-subsidy program. Low- and middle-income earners can apply for environmental incentives of up to EUR 6,000 for the purchase of an electric or hybrid vehicle. Annual household income must not exceed EUR 80,000 for households without children, and EUR 90,000 for those with children. Fully electric vehicles will receive a base subsidy of EUR 3,000. What initially sounds like positive news was met with little enthusiasm on the stock market. On the contrary, automotive stocks ended up with a 2 to 3% correction. The reason: the math is a zero-sum game. The German automotive market continues to be dominated by combustion engine technology. Those who take advantage of the EV incentive are simply subsidizing their switch to electric mobility, while at the same time, a new combustion-engine purchase disappears from sales pipelines. Worse still, German manufacturers still do not appear to be competitive with Chinese suppliers. Ultimately, this suggests that foreign suppliers could win the race. Investors should therefore take a close look at where the real private-sector leverage may lie.

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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on January 20th, 2026 | 07:25 CET

Never change a winning team! This triumphant trio belongs in every portfolio: Almonty Industries, TKMS, and Rheinmetall

  • Mining
  • Tungsten
  • Commodities
  • Defense
  • hightech

In the current year, the old favorites remain the new favorites: defense and commodities. Geopolitical tensions and rising defense budgets, as well as demand for critical commodities, are shaping the big picture. Reflecting these conditions, defense stocks and shares in raw materials producers should continue to rise. Almonty Industries stands out in particular. Rising tungsten prices provide significant leverage for Almonty Industries, currently the largest tungsten producer outside China. When will the next price surge come?

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Commented by Stefan Feulner on January 20th, 2026 | 07:00 CET

Polymetallic treasure discovered – Power Metallic Mines with massive potential

  • Mining
  • PGEs
  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • Defense
  • Digitization
  • hightech

Electrification, the energy transition, defense spending, and digitalization are structurally driving up demand for conductive and critical metals. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and fragile supply chains are intensifying competition for reliable sources of raw materials. North America is increasingly coming into focus as a secure counterweight. It is precisely in this environment that Power Metallic Mines is positioning itself, with one of the most promising polymetallic exploration projects on the continent.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on January 19th, 2026 | 07:00 CET

Winning the race for critical raw materials: Standard Lithium, Power Metallic Mines, and Lynas Rare Earths under scrutiny

  • Mining
  • Nickel
  • Copper
  • CriticalMetals
  • RareEarths
  • Energy
  • Defense
  • hightech

The new front line of the global economy does not run through war zones, but through mines and refineries. The strategic battle for critical raw materials is in full swing, driven by geopolitical tensions and the relentless pace of the energy transition and new technologies. Dependence on a few sources for essential materials has proven to be a massive vulnerability, now forcing nations into an unprecedented race for secure supply chains. In this race for supply sovereignty and technological leadership, three specialists are coming into focus: Standard Lithium, Power Metallic Mines, and Lynas Rare Earths.

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