Australia is a land rich in natural resources, and we have often benefitted from the richness these resources provide us. As a major trading country, we are also economically dependent on these mineral and energy resources — particularly iron ore, uranium, and natural gas.
Given that we depend on these resources so much, economic downturns and the end of the mining boom in 2012 have shown just how much Australia relies on traditional mining projects.
Concerns about depletions and scarcity of resources, along with environmental considerations, have made it abundantly clear that new mining solutions and technologies are required if Australia is serious about the future of the industry.
Lithium has been on a wild ride in recent years, with stocks going from top performers to some of the worst performers. So what happened? Is the lithium stock slump permanent? Or does the contraction offer buying opportunities? Read on to find out…
Chip war intensifies as Japan joins the US’s efforts to curb Chinese tech…why China may retaliate by curbing rare earth exports…how that could impact global demand and supply…and why we could see a repeat of the 2011 rare earths bubble with some key differences…
James Cooper continues to see strength building in the copper sector, despite the metal fading away from the spotlight in recent weeks. But with the metal up around 7% since its low in March, quality stocks tied to this important commodity are building strong upward momentum. This is not an easy sector to invest in, but James offers some tips…
If you haven’t already, be sure to watch James Cooper’s ‘Graduation Day ’ presentation before we take it offline at midnight AEST tonight. In it, James goes into detail on microcap miners and how he evaluates them for investment in his brand-new premium trading service, Mining: Phase One.
If you want a little more specifics on Phase One investing, we held a presentation late last week that outlined all the details of James’s trading rationale, and what makes Mining: Phase One unlike any other mining trading service we know of.
Our two biggest miners are making moves in China…why the future of iron ore and steelmaking is facing increased pressure…how green hydrogen could provide a sustainable solution for the industry moving forward…and why investors should look to critical minerals to invest in this growing trend.
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