Automakers are chasing metals and minerals (like you’ve never seen before)

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The top 60 automakers are worth ~$2.1T. The top 15, led by $TSLA, account for 79%. As the sector races to secure supply of lithium and other metals, EV-related investments skyrocketed. The leaders are putting serious $ at play. Here's your recap of deals and the rationale behind them: Unsurprisingly, the top 15 pack is … Continue reading Automakers are chasing metals and minerals (like you’ve never seen before)

How to Start Investing in the Energy Transition

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Major players such as BHP and RIO have been saying this for a while. The amount of metals and minerals required for the energy transition is massive. Only 1 thing to do: more investment. Here are 5 basic strategies to start (or expand) your allocation: For reference, even the largest miners can't hold a candle … Continue reading How to Start Investing in the Energy Transition

5 leading ETFs for mining and energy transition investors

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ETF activity is on the rise. Global ETF trading reached $53.8T in 2022, largest on record. With such growth, thematic ETFs that focus on the energy transition are providing more alternatives for investors. Here are 5 leading ETFs for you to consider: Some clarifications: 5 buckets overlaps will always exist list had positive returns for … Continue reading 5 leading ETFs for mining and energy transition investors

Australia Wants to Capture MORE Value from Its Mineral Production

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Australia released this week the much anticipated 'Critical Minerals Strategy 2023–2030'. If successful, this could make Australia a global superpower in the space and foster investment in mining, energy and tech. Here are your key points: The main goal is to produce more minerals (and we are blessed!) while embedding Australia in supply chains for: … Continue reading Australia Wants to Capture MORE Value from Its Mineral Production

Lithium giants Albemarle, SQM gearing up for growth in EVs and the battery supply chain

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Albemarle & SQM are 'top dogs' in lithium production. Combined market value is just under $47B. Their 2023-2030 outlook gives clear insights into what's ahead for investors, EVs and the battery supply chain. Here's your summary: Before we dive in, note both: produce lithium carbonate/hydroxide, and more. grew revenue exponentially in 2022, due to higher … Continue reading Lithium giants Albemarle, SQM gearing up for growth in EVs and the battery supply chain

10 concepts every mining investor needs to master

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If you enjoy my content on socials and are seeking more – great news! Now, you can get some exclusive resources: NEW EBOOK! Mining Investor Toolkit This toolkit is ideal for you if you are seeking to invest more confidently in the mining sector and supercharge your research process. A 74-page PDF exclusive compilation from … Continue reading 10 concepts every mining investor needs to master

Lithium is finally mainstream (I have proof!)

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It was bound to happen. Lithium has elbowed its way into mainstream investing. You don't believe me? I looked into the holdings* of ~50 of the largest banks, hedge funds and asset managers. Here are the most widely held lithium stocks: 7. Standard Lithium $SLI 'By leveraging the existing infrastructure and operational expertise of the … Continue reading Lithium is finally mainstream (I have proof!)

Albemarle wants more Australian lithium but the price tag will be hefty

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Record-breaking. Well, almost. Last week the #lithium space woke up to $ALB Albemarle’s massive $3.7 billion bid for $LTR Liontown being rejected. Let's dissect: While it may not move the needle on a sector-wide scale, it would have been the largest lithium #acquisition on record, as per S&P Global’s data. But management decided the offer … Continue reading Albemarle wants more Australian lithium but the price tag will be hefty

Is Chile moving to incentivise lithium investment?

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Promising. Chile, the 2nd lithium producer globally, may be gearing up to simplify & incentivise lithium investment, according to news reports. This could shift the landscape for the sector. Let's dissect 🧵 Reports say a bidding scheme process is in the works. https://www.emol.com/noticias/Economia/2023/03/01/1088056/licitar-litio-oficialistas.html Additionally, the Undersecretary of Mining, @willykracht said this to El Mercurio (leading … Continue reading Is Chile moving to incentivise lithium investment?

‘Goldman Sachs vs lithium’ part 2

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The 'Goldman Sachs vs lithium' saga is far from over. Lithium stocks are bleeding everywhere. Yet GS’ lithium exposure has never been larger. I went through their 13F filings and the most recent news since my November thread. Here's your update: By the way... I've been investing in lithium since 2008 so I've seen a … Continue reading ‘Goldman Sachs vs lithium’ part 2

Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse are bearish lithium. Here’s why you shouldn’t be

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1/ Here we go again. $GS and $CS announced bearish views on lithium. Stocks in the sector plummeted. I spent hours reading news and reports to give you a well-rounded summary of what investors and experts say. (and my thoughts at the end) Buckle up: 2/ What happened: • Goldman Sachs forecasted lithium supply to … Continue reading Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse are bearish lithium. Here’s why you shouldn’t be

Lithium ‘charges on’… but these 4 challenges lie ahead for the battery metal

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Lithium is widely found on earth, but to date, the market is still learning to grow and many challenges lie ahead. Rising prices Lithium and other battery metals and minerals are the bottleneck we must solve for the energy transition to go global. Before gigafactories existed, the raw materials in batteries represented only 40% of … Continue reading Lithium ‘charges on’… but these 4 challenges lie ahead for the battery metal

Lithium keeps rising, but guess who’s coming along for the ride? Graphite.

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As the lithium thesis becomes mainstream, other commodities that play a role in the energy transition are gaining ground. Graphite tops the list. 📊 Bloomberg Markets Graphite is the largest component of li-ion batteries by volume, as it is most of the anode in an NMC chemistry. 📊 S&P Global Market Intelligence Time to ponder … Continue reading Lithium keeps rising, but guess who’s coming along for the ride? Graphite.

Lithium oversupply is unlikely… and here are 5 reasons why. The battle between Benchmark Mineral Intelligence vs Goldman Sachs

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Given recent developments, I feel fitting to bring back this piece by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence in response to Goldman Sachs. Minor edits for brevity. Lithium oversupply? Not likely. Why? 1) The industry cannot rely on China feedstock meeting the market Goldman sees the most “significant” new lithium supply coming from China. Despite progress, Chinese hard rock resources are … Continue reading Lithium oversupply is unlikely… and here are 5 reasons why. The battle between Benchmark Mineral Intelligence vs Goldman Sachs

These 5 reasons to invest in lithium stocks are all you need to know to add the metal to your portfolio

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The energy transition is upon us, whether you like it or not. So... here are 5 reasons you SHOULD consider investing in lithium, today and for the long term: 1) To start, rising quantities of batteries are desperately needed to push electrification forward. Electric vehicles require efficient and lightweight power storage (aka batteries) that can … Continue reading These 5 reasons to invest in lithium stocks are all you need to know to add the metal to your portfolio