After graphite, tungsten could be the next metal to get a China export ban. Here’s why A semi-secret critical minerals trade war that has been raging between China and the

Tungsten exists in a sweet spot where an export ban would hurt the US more than China. Here’s the condensed thesis. by Charles Archer A semi-secret critical minerals trade war that

Christmas 2023 is shaping up to be a season filled with meat-centric feasts, as Brits are increasingly turning away from plant-based options in favour of more traditional main dishes, according

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Armadale, Challenger, Corcel,

The junior index concluded the week with a decrease of approximately 1.2%, marking a predominantly bearish period for the stock market, while the FTSE finished in negative territory as well.

The monthly count of oil rigs in the U.S. experienced an increase for the first time since November, as reported by Baker Hughes (BKR.O), a prominent energy services company, in

Upland Resources Ltd provided a market update post-trading hours on Friday, announcing the Termination of the offer period. Further to the Company’s announcements of 23 October 2023, the Board of

The junior index concluded the week with a decrease of approximately 1.2%, marking a predominantly bearish period for the stock market, while the FTSE finished in negative territory as well.

Orcadian announced on Wednesday that the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has confirmed to the Company that, on the basis of the work that Orcadian and the Proposed Operator intend

The U.S. stock market experienced a varied start on Friday, with a surge in tech stocks led by Amazon, although blue-chip stocks saw a slight decline due to drops in

WTI (Dec) $83.21 -$2.18, Brent (Dec) $87.93 -$2.20, Diff -$4.72 -2c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Nov) $3.22 +21c, UKNG (Nov) 127.04p -2.45p, TTF (Nov) €50.505 -€0.055. Marrakesh Oil & Gas Summit

Russia has raised its interest rates to 15%, intensifying its efforts to combat inflation amid labour shortages and a depreciating ruble. The central bank increased the rates by two percentage

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Arcontech, Armadale, Arc Minerals,

German auto manufacturer given notice by Chinese graphite supplier MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Azure Minerals (AZS AU) – Gina Rinehart takes 18% stake as Australian spodumene

Kodal Minerals and Hainan Group Finalize Bougouni Lithium Project Funding Arrangement Kodal Minerals, a company dedicated to mineral exploration and development with a focus on lithium and gold in West

RECOMMENDED CASH OFFER FOR FIREANGEL SAFETY TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC BY INTELLIGENT SAFETY ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD Summary The Boards of Intelligent Safety Electronics Pte. Ltd (“ISE”) and FireAngel Safety Technology Group

Shares of Starvest PLC (AIM: SVE) experienced a 60% jump in value today following the firm’s announcement of its intention to distribute its holdings in Greatland Gold PLC (AIM: GGP,

Delving further into NatWest’s situation, the bank has acknowledged “serious failings” in its dealings with Nigel Farage, as well as “clear deficiencies” in the process leading to the termination of

The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline on Friday, with NatWest contributing to a challenging week for the banking sector by revising its forecast downward. At 8:15 am, the primary

Alkemy Capital Investments (ALK) announces its unaudited financial statements for the 6 months ended 31 July 2023. ALK said the support received from third parties including major OEMs provides further

The United Kingdom is on a trajectory towards increasing dependence on imported oil and gas as production in the North Sea declines at a rate outpacing the decrease in demand

Updated Indicated and Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for the Hope and Gorob Copper Project, Namibia Bezant Resources Plc (“Bezant Resources”, “BZT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the results of an

Proposed cancellation of admission to trading on AIM Proposed members’ voluntary liquidation Notice of General Meeting Starvest Plc (LON: SVE), the London Stock Exchange AIM-listed specialist mining and resources investment

U.S. stocks faced a downturn at the opening despite robust economic growth figures, overshadowed by the less-than-encouraging earnings reports from major tech companies, affecting the overall mood in the equity

Mosman Oil and Gas Limited (AIM: MSMN) the hydrocarbon, helium and hydrogen exploration, development and production company, advises the Central Land Council (“CLC”) has agreed to extend the negotiating period

The U.S. economy experienced its most rapid expansion in nearly two years during the quarter leading up to September, propelled by a surge in consumer spending. The economy saw a

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Arc, Contango, Cornish

The Israeli shekel hit its lowest point in 11 years compared to the US dollar on Thursday, following a “targeted raid” in Gaza conducted by IDF tanks and infantry the

Gold rises on risk-off trade on Country Garden US$ bond default MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Anglo American (AAL LN) – Class action law suit in South

The UK’s largest energy producer issued an alert following the most recent auction round, which failed to attract any bids for the construction of new farms. Unless the government allows

Hummingbird (HUM) provided a Group operational and trading update for the third quarter ending 30 September 2023. The company said Yanfolila performed in line with its expectations and with over 69

Dame Alison Rose, previously at the helm of NatWest Group PLC (LSE: NWG), has been held responsible by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for violating data protection regulations. This

Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM), the Gibraltar technology group, announces that James Formolli has been appointed as Chairman of the Company and that Richard Poulden has resigned as Chairman and director of the Company,

First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings is pleased

Contango Holdings Plc, the producing London-listed natural resource development company, notes the share price movement and provides the following update regarding corporate activity and an operational update. Potential Asset Sale

Scientific Advisory Board Endorses Influenza Drug Targets Identified in AI Drug Discovery Programme Consensus reached on prioritised novel drug targets to bring forward for lab-based validation 26 October 2023 – (AIM: POLB,

Caracal Gold plc, the East African gold producer with over 1,300,000oz JORC-compliant gold resources, announces the completion of Phase 1 of the work program which was to review and update

Lloyds Bank predicts a continuous decline in house prices extending past the upcoming general election, attributing this trend to prolonged higher interest rates. The leading mortgage lender in the UK

Bitcoin maintained its position above the $34,000 support level as it entered the middle of the week, after experiencing a volatile Tuesday. On that day, the leading cryptocurrency soared to

China plans $140bn sovereign bond offering to support economic momentum MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Last brick in the wall financing required for Graphite miner Management have

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, African Pioneer, Armadale,

Tungsten exists in a sweet spot where an export ban would hurt the US more than China. Here’s the condensed thesis. by Charles Archer A semi-secret critical minerals trade war that

SolGold (SOLG) provided an update regarding the Company’s activities and ongoing initiatives following the merger with Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. consolidating 100% of the Cascabel Project. The company said its top

The UK’s premier financial institution, Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE: LLOY), has confirmed its 2023 outlook, notably for the UK margin, after revealing profit figures that surpassed anticipations and a

Orcadian is pleased to announce that the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has confirmed to the Company that, on the basis of the work that Orcadian and the Proposed Operator

Asian stocks ascended on Wednesday following China’s President Xi Jinping’s authorization of a 1 trillion yuan (£111bn) sovereign bond, fostering optimism about economic stabilization. Shanghai’s CSI300 Index experienced a 0.5%

Extensions to Attijariwafa Term sheet and ONEE Gas Sales Agreement Sound Energy (AIM: SOU), the transition energy company, confirms the extension of both the ONEE (Office National de l’Electricité et

Commencement of Part 2 of Phase II 5,000m auger drilling campaign at Atex 3,000m of RC drilling campaign planning well-advanced Firering, the exploration company focusing on critical minerals, is pleased

Update on the acquisition of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange (“GSX”) Resignation of Director Valereum Plc, the Gibraltar technology group, is pleased to provide an update on the GSX transaction and other matters. GSX Acquisition

Shares of CAB Payments Holdings PLC (LSE: CABP) plummeted by 75% in initial trading sessions following the company’s alert that its earnings and profits would fall short of projections due

When the US markets commence trading on Tuesday. This surge is propelled by an outstanding performance of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, and a primary asset for Coinbase. Being the top

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Argo Blockchain, Altyn,

France and Germany are leading the eurozone towards an economic slowdown, with recent data indicating that business activity in the region has hit a three-year low. The eurozone might be

Weaponisation of EV battery anode graphite has begun MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Last brick in the wall financing required for Graphite miner Management have already mined

On Tuesday morning, Bitcoin (BTC) reached a 17-month peak, propelled by one of its strongest Mondays in history. This surge came as the market processed uplifting news from both Grayscale

Statement Re: China Restricting Export of Graphite GreenRoc Mining Plc (AIM: GROC), a company focused on the development of critical minerals projects in Greenland, notes the recent decision by the Chinese government

Yesterday Xtract Resources (XTR) announced the preliminary unaudited results for gold production for the Fair Bride deposit and other mining within the Manica Concession in Mozambique, for the three-month period ended 30

Barclays has reported its results, indicating a combination of ups and downs. In the third quarter, the bank surpassed profit expectations, primarily due to its credit card sector’s robust performance.

Receipt of US$2.5 Million Royalty Payment and Next Basin Drilling Programme Design Underway to Target a Further US$3 Million Royalty Payment Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (AIM:BHL, TSX-V:BHLI, OTCQB:BHLIF), the North America-focused lithium development group, is pleased

Program alterations to optimise and de-risk development through the lower aquifer Greatland Gold plc (AIM: GGP) provides the following update on activities and progress at Havieron, the world class gold-copper

Research Coverage by VSA Capital Alkemy Capital Investments plc (ALK: LSE) (JV2:FRA) is pleased to announce that international investment banking and broking firm, VSA Capital (“VSA“), has published an updated research

Oneiro Energy (LON: ONE) launched its London Main Market IPO on 25 May 2023. The energy company raised £1.2 million and started trading publicly with a market cap of £2.226 million.

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, African Pioneer,

China moves to block exports of Li-ion graphite MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Last brick in the wall financing required for Graphite miner Management have already mined

U.S. oil giant Chevron has finalized a deal to acquire competitor Hess for $53 billion (£44 billion) in the latest significant oil merger in the nation. In an all-stock deal,

Shanta Gold Ltd (AIM: SHG, OTC: SAAGF) continues its impressive streak, reports house broker Liberum, as both Tanzanian mines surpassed expectations in the recent quarter. The company’s forecast for gold

Upland (UPL) said it noted the recent media speculation concerning the possibility of an offer being made for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Upland. Author @ZaksTradersCafe

Oil prices declined by 2% today as market participants anticipated a postponement of Israel’s ground assault on Gaza. Brent crude dropped to a low of $91.11 in the morning session,

The Upland Board acknowledges the recent buzz in the media about a potential offer for all of Upland’s existing and forthcoming shares. Upland’s Board can confirm an unexpected and preliminary

ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), the exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, is pleased to announce the results from outcrop mapping and sampling within the vicinity of the

The FSTE AIM index has collapsed, investors are panicking, and sentiment is at rock bottom. Everything can change in one quarter. Sunday Review, PREM, AVCT, KOD, ALL, GGP, HZM, GMET,

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, WTI, Pound

Next week in London’s financial scene, lenders such as Barclays, Lloyds Banking, NatWest, and StanChart will be in the spotlight. Meanwhile, tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon will headline

The Waiting Game This week’s mention of the mainstream media is actually a positive one. It is the IC Editor email I received on Saturday from Deputy Editor, Dan Jones.

Middle East war could send oil to $140 a barrel, says Allianz War in the Middle East could cause the oil price to surge to $140 a barrel and bring

The Macallan Adami 1926 is widely regarded as the most coveted Scotch whisky bottle in the world. An exceptionally rare Scotch whisky bottle, often referred to as the “holy grail”

WTI (Nov) $89.37 +$1.05, Brent (Dec) $92.38 +88c, Diff -$3.01 -17c. Author @mgrahamwood USNG (Nov) $2.96 -10c, UKNG (Nov) 129.5p +8.0p, TTF (Nov) €51.3 +€2.9. Oil price Obviously the situation

Currently, a trend among small- and microcap companies involves raising modest amounts of capital by selling shares at significantly reduced prices. To attract risk-averse investors, discounts of up to 50%

The London Stock Exchange has disclosed the reason behind a disruption that halted trading for numerous small-cap stocks last Thursday. The disruption was due to a problem with the matching

The pound dipped to its lowest against the euro in five months, triggered by concerns about the UK economy following a decline in retail sales. The euro soared to 87.4p,

UK medium-sized firms have reached their lowest point in a year due to rising bond yields causing worry over increased borrowing costs. Today, the FTSE 250 declined by up to

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Gold, WTI, Pound/Dollar,

China blocks graphite exports as domestic gigafactories ramp up production Ghana grants mining lease on Atlantic Lithium’s Ewoyaa project Rising geopolitical risks keep gold well bid MiFID II exempt information

European gas prices have surged due to concerns that the Middle East conflict might escalate. Following a rise in oil, key futures saw an increase of up to 6.1%. Although

Iofina PLC (AIM:IOF, OTC:IOFNF) has announced a collaboration with a new brine supply partner, aiming to set up its latest IOsorb iodine facility, IO#10, in Western Oklahoma. The selected location

The motoring association alleges that the average pump price isn’t reflecting the declining costs. The AA has criticized petrol retailers for not passing on the reductions in oil prices to

Atlantic Lithium (ALL), the African-focused lithium exploration and development company targeting to deliver Ghana’s first lithium mine, announced that Ghana’s Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has granted a Mining

Oracle Power PLC, the international project developer, is pleased to provide the following update on activities during Q3 2023, as it advances the development of a portfolio of projects. Highlights · Significant

Ghana awards historic first Mining Lease for lithium, paving the way for Ewoyaa to become one of the next major spodumene concentrate producers Atlantic Lithium Limited (AIM: ALL, ASX: A11, OTCQX:

£61 million contract award – SeaRose FPSO Mid-Life Upgrade Harland & Wolff Group Holdings plc (AIM: HARL), the UK quoted company focused on strategic infrastructure projects and physical asset lifecycle management, is pleased to announce

The London Stock Exchange temporarily halted trading for numerous stocks due to a system-related issue. Currently, only shares from the FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and IOB (international order books) markets

Three crypto firms in New York face a lawsuit for allegedly scamming over 230,000 investors out of more than $1.1 billion. New York Attorney General Letitia James is pursuing legal

U.S. equities started on a positive note as the market anticipates Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s significant speech while investors sift through new earnings reports. Soon after the market opened,

Zak Mir takes a charting look at some of the most followed small caps on the London stock market. Today’s charts are FTSE 100, Dax, Dow, Bitcoin, Avacta, Capital Metals,

Risk sentiment pulls back on geopolitical tensions and concerns over Chinese property market MiFID II exempt information – see disclaimer below Capital Metals (CMET LN) – Reinstatement of Mining Licenses in Sri

Elon Musk has reportedly indicated that X, previously known as Twitter, might become unavailable in Europe to bypass new EU regulations. The head of Tesla and SpaceX seems to be

GSMB Ordered to Reissue the Industrial Mining Licences Capital Metals (AIM: CMET), a mineral sands company approaching mine development stage at the high-grade Eastern Minerals Project in Sri Lanka (the “Project”), is

Tesla recently reported its smallest profit in two years, feeling the pinch from a pricing battle in both China and the US. Under the leadership of Elon Musk, the company

Tirupati Graphite has announced a significant increase in both revenues and production for the first half of its ongoing financial year. For the period ending September 2023, there was a

Arrow Exploration (AXL) revealed a TR-1. In this case, it was Canacol Energy Ltd the shareholder at 21.19%. Author @ZaksTradersCafe Comment: It would appear that Canacol Energy are looking forward to the