Mailchimp Multi-Purpose (U) SMC- Ltd

Mining is the lifeblood of our existence. The industry powers every single facet of our daily lives: The bridges we cross, the planes we fly in, the electricity we use and the technology we’re addicted to. Even the plates on our table and the cosmetics on our faces come from mines, and if you own an electric vehicle, then you likely know, they wouldn’t exist if not for the critical metals found in the ground. With the increasing demand for metals, especially those critical to the development of some of our newest technologies, mining has become an attractive sector for investors seeking growth and diversification. The mining industry is made up of two groups: Majors and juniors. Junior exploration companies are higher risk but higher reward. They are companies in search of new discoveries and mineral deposits. If juniors are successful, they can return morestock value in a few days than majors will return in years. For this reason, juniors are considered growth stocks, and I believe investors looking for portfolio growth should keep an eye on this group. Given the increasing demand for critical metals and the need for a supply—especially to develop products like EV batteries—juniors are entering a period of deep importance. According to Benchmark Minerals, to avoid critical mineral shortages, the world will require well over 330 new mines (paywall) over the next decade. To understand juniors, it’s useful to view them as equivalent to tech startups. They are the pioneers of the industry. Of course, the big difference between a tech startup and a junior is that juniors are working to find resources critical to our survival, whereas tech startups are looking to bring something innovative to the market. Mining is one of the best investments and can offer very lucrative Opportunities, Returns on Investment(ROI) and benefits even in times of uncertainty or economic downturn as a scalable sustainable business model.