Tag: Copper
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Dubai Gold & Commodities: How Real Money Moves in 2026
Forget the screens. Forget the ETFs. Forget the paper promises. When real capital wants real assets—gold you can weigh, assay, vault, and move—it goes to Dubai. Dubai isn’t a “market.” It’s a clearing house for hard money. A place where bullion, doré, copper, diamonds, and sugar move quietly between sovereigns, refiners, and institutions while retail…
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How to Buy a Mine in British Columbia (Without Getting Buried Alive)
Everybody says they want hard assets—until they realize hard assets require hard decisions. Buying a mine in British Columbia isn’t about romance, gold pans, or rugged selfies in Carhartt jackets. It’s about control, cash flow, permits, and optionality. And if you don’t understand the ladder of mining assets, you’ll overpay for dirt—or worse—buy a liability…
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Ivanhoe Mines Ignites Africa’s Greenest Copper Smelter — And the Copperbelt’s Timing Could Not Be Better
On November 21, Ivanhoe Mines (TSX: IVN) crossed a historic milestone—one that may go down as a defining moment in Africa’s industrial ascendancy and the global energy transition. The Canadian miner officially fired up its 500,000-tonne-per-annum copper smelter at the Kamoa-Kakula complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, declaring it the largest and greenest copper…
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Export Boom: $29.3 Billion in 2024 Driven by Copper, Cobalt, and Tin
In 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) exported a staggering $29.3 billion worth of goods, cementing its position as one of the most resource-rich nations in Africa. What stands out is the overwhelming dominance of refined copper, cobalt, and tin ores, which together accounted for over 90% of total exports. This extraordinary concentration highlights…
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All the Ways to Invest in Copper: ETFs, Miners, Crypto, and Stocks
Copper has become one of the most compelling investment stories of our time. Often called “the new oil”, this industrial metal powers the backbone of electrification — from EV batteries and renewable energy to data centers and smart grids. With demand expected to double by 2035, investors are asking: what’s the best way to gain…
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Mauritania: West Africa’s Next Copper Superpower (Investor Snapshot)
Why this matters: Copper is the backbone of the energy transition—EVs, grids, data centers, renewables. Mauritania, long known for world-class iron ore and a top-tier gold mine, is now positioning to lead West Africa’s copper value chain—from pit to cathode. Here’s the distilled take for investors. The Thesis in One Line Mauritania blends under-explored geology,…
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How the 50% Tariff on Semi-Finished Copper Affects Global Supply Chains — and Why the DRC is Perfectly Timed to Benefit
Global supply chains are once again under pressure, and this time copper is at the center of the storm. A newly imposed 50% tariff on semi-finished copper products has disrupted trade flows, forcing both producers and buyers to rethink strategies. For some economies, this represents a serious challenge. But for the Democratic Republic of Congo…
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Why Copper Is the World’s Most Strategic Metal
A recent tweet from Sputnik International grabbed attention: “WHY COPPER IS WORLD’S MOST STRATEGIC METAL — Trump just announced a 50% tariff on copper — and prices shot to record highs.” This brief but powerful statement hints at deep implications for global investors. 🚨WHY COPPER IS WORLD’S MOST STRATEGIC METAL Trump just announced a 50%…
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The Copper Land Rush in West Africa: A Strategic Goldmine for U.S. Manufacturers
West Africa is in the midst of a modern-day copper land rush. As the global demand for copper accelerates due to the green energy transition, electric vehicle production, and digital infrastructure expansion, this once-overlooked region is emerging as one of the most strategic frontiers for resource development. Why West Africa? Why Now? West Africa’s Copperbelt—stretching…