critical minerals

Latest news and analysis on critical minerals

Commodities

Nickel: contrarian opportunity or portfolio suicide?

Former geologist James Cooper explains everything may not be what it seems in the nickel market. That’s where contrarian opportunities lie.
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Commodities

Critical metal developers: The iron ore of 2003

How can critical metal developers get the cash to build fully integrated mines? Answer: take a leaf out of the iron ore book from 2003
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Commodities

Critical metal stocks are the iron ore developers from 2003

Geologist James Cooper compares iron ore miners from 2003 with critical metal stocks today... The challenges and opportunties are uncanny.
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Equities

Why propaganda is my favourite source of alpha

For many, this Cold War is their first rodeo in the propaganda arena. It is a crowd-pleaser, which astute investors can harness for alpha.
ABX
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Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Commodities

Watch the insiders - the biggest breadcrumbs lead to critical metals

Crazy deals or timely investments? A look at the sizzling M&A activity in the mining sector.
BHP
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James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Commodities

The graphite lesson… expect more critical metal shortages

Former geologist, James Cooper, warned investors ahead of China's shock announcement of export restrictions on graphite... So what's next?
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Commodities

Which critical mineral will China ban next?

I previously warned Livewire readers that China was about to increase pressure on critical metal exports... It has now played its hand.
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Equities

How to screw a promising industry

The Azure Minerals takeover by SQM looks to be perfect match in terms of prospect, capital, expertise and offtake. Why did I sell on market?
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Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Equities

Where do the separated rare earths produced by Lynas actually go?

An analysis of UN Comtrade data shows that the major destinations for finished product by value are China, Vietnam and Japan, in that order.
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Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Commodities

Gross Mineral Product (GMP) as a tool for sizing the global critical minerals economy

I went to a conference on critical minerals. I saw consultants. Oh dear, it is time to put some facts on the table with critical minerals.
BHP
RIO
Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Education

The crucial role played by smelters in the supply of critical minerals

Smelters are where you get critical minerals from. Smelters are ugly as sin. This is why investors in the space must market their benefits.
Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Commodities

An inconvenient truth…there’s not enough critical metals to reach net zero

Geologist James Cooper details why the supply of critical minerals will be the Achilles heel in reaching net zero.
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James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Equities

Why I like Fenix Resources (my reason might surprise you)

Fenix is a high-grade iron miner with projects far from the WA port of Geraldton. But it now fully owns a great logistics business.
AMN
BHP
+3
Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Commodities

Graphite troubles… Is now the time to buy?

Geologist, James Cooper looks at the beleaguered graphite market and suggests timing is ripe to jump into this long term investment.
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Equities

Why you should pack a bag for Hoboken if you want Germanium

Hoboken New Jersey is the wrong stop for Germanium. You really want to go to the original Hoboken in Belgium to score a baggie of Germanium
Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Investment Theme

The hazards of groupthink in rare earths policy-making

We investigate the US critical minerals supply emergency, identified by President Donald J. Trump in his Executive Order (EO) on 30-Sep-20.
Kingsley Jones
Jevons Global
Commodities

Lack of critical metals set to derail the green energy transition

Based on current output we'll need almost 10,000 years’ worth of lithium production condensed into 20-30 years ... Achievable?
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James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Commodities

Car manufacturers in the fight for their life to secure raw materials

Former exploration geologist, turned mining analyst James Cooper outlines the problems facing the 'smooth' transition to renewables.
IGO
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
Asset Allocation

4 high conviction ideas for conservative investors

Big investment ideas, from megatrends to unique assets, aren't off your investment menu even if you're risk averse, say these experts.
CXO
+7
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Commodities

Structure your portfolio for a fierce bidding war among the major miners

Underinvestment in new projects signals a bidding war amongst the world's largest mining firms as they look to replace depleting reserves
BHP
RIO
James Cooper
Fat Tail Investment Research
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