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The Age of Electricity is creating enormous opportunities in the critical minerals investment thematic. Howard, Rodney and Matt provide in-depth discussions with major developers and analysts covering lithium battery metals, rare earths, and many other specialty commodities.

  1. 1d ago

    Fastmarkets 2026: AI, Defense And The Lithium Recovery

    Fastmarkets CEO Raju Daswani and Fastmarkets Fast Forward host Andrea Hotter join Howard Klein and Matt Fernley ahead of the Fastmarkets' 2026 Global Lithium, Battery and Critical Minerals Conference in Las Vegas. Topics discussed include the lithium market reset, rising ESS demand, BYD’s global growth, Rio Tinto’s lithium strategy, critical minerals financing, Pentagon supply chain priorities, and why strategic materials are no longer a niche topic. Register for Fastmarkets Conference (Use code 'SPEAKER25' for 25% off): https://globalevents.fastmarkets.com/lithium-supply-and-battery-raw-materials-conference Listen to Fastmarkets' Fast Forward Podcast: https://www.fastmarkets.com/insights/fast-forward-podcast/ Follow Fastmarkets: LinkedIn (Raju Daswani): https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajudaswani/ LinkedIN (Andrea Hotter): https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hotter-ah1/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/FastmarketsMM ___ Chapters (00:00) Conference Preview (03:10) Market Mood (05:52) Strategic Materials Shift (08:28) Speaker Highlights (10:47) Networking And Investors (13:43) Fast Forward Podcast (17:21) BYD’s Global Growth (20:41) Mining Finance Gap (27:34) Pentagon Supply Chains (35:23) Europe’s Minerals Response (37:08) Rio’s Lithium Strategy (42:58) ESS Growth (45:42) Final Details Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    46 min

  2. 4d ago

    What Lithium Bears Miss About Project Restarts (@zempheth)

    In this Rock Stock Recap, Chris Williams of Adamas Intelligence joins us (Howard, Matt and Rodney) to discuss lithium markets, DLE technology, incentive pricing, project valuations, and the outlook for lithium supply and demand. We examine whether recent project restarts really threaten the market balance, why energy storage systems (ESS) are outperforming expectations, how capital intensity impacts project economics, and what lithium prices are needed to incentivize new supply. We also discuss Vulcan Energy, Q2 Metals, Quebec hard-rock lithium, Thacker Pass, and the future of Western lithium refining. Register for Adamas Intelligence REE Conference: https://www.adamasevent.com/ Register for Benchmark Giga US 2026: https://www.benchmarkminerals.com/events/giga-usa Follow Christopher Williams: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cdw4870/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/zempheth ___ Chapters (00:00:00) Opening Updates (00:03:49) Meet Chris Williams (00:07:27) DLE Site Lessons (00:13:41) Vulcan And Exxon (00:19:53) Q2 Valuation (00:23:01) Quebec Site Visits (00:26:04) Valuation Metrics (00:31:35) Incentive Prices (00:39:37) Supply Incentives (00:46:05) Lithium Price Action (00:48:43) Supply Restarts (00:54:47) DSO Market Signals (00:59:26) Lithium Outlook (01:02:58) Closing Thoughts (01:04:21) Q2 Metals Highlights Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    1h 6m

  3. 5d ago

    Critical Minerals Chokepoints: Lithium, Rare Earths & Supply Chain Risks | The KE Report

    Hosted by the Cory Fleck of the Korelin Economics Report, Howard Klein and Matt Fernley discuss the recent structural changes in the critical minerals sector, highlighting how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has restricted the global sulfur supply and directly disrupted downstream nickel and cobalt processing. They also analyze the emerging trends in heavy rare earth element demand, evaluated new visual clay processing techniques, and debated the long-term feasibility of domestic lithium production and government-backed price floors. Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley ___ Chapters (00:00) US-China Minerals Talks (04:20) Sulfur Supply Shock (06:20) Rare Earth Demand (08:00) Processing Challenges (11:40) New Rare Earth Tech (15:40) US Lithium Potential (18:20) Direct Lithium Extraction (22:40) Canada’s Minerals Push (24:40) Critical Minerals Price Floors (28:00) Government Support Tools (31:20) Investor Takeaways Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com

    33 min

  4. 5d ago

    Neil McCallum on Cisco’s Next Big Step

    Neil McCallum, VP Exploration at Q2 Metals (TSXV: QTWO), joins Rock Stock Channel (Howard and Matt) to discuss the latest plans for the Cisco Lithium Project in Quebec’s James Bay region. Topics include Q2’s recent C$70 million financing, 2026 exploration plans, infill drilling to support future studies, regional upside, infrastructure advantages, transportation costs, PEA workstreams, and potential synergies with Rio Tinto’s Galaxy project. Cisco hosts one of the largest hard rock lithium resources in the Western Hemisphere, and Q2 Metals is now funded for its largest exploration and development program to date. Follow Q2 Metals: LinkedIn (Neil McCallum): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mccallum-56b16621/ X/Twitter (Q2 Metals): https://x.com/Q2Metals ___ Chapters (00:00) Overview (02:50) Cisco Vs. Corvette (05:15) 2026 Exploration Plans (07:28) Infill Drilling Strategy (09:06) Regional Exploration Potential (10:40) Camp And Road Access (11:21) PEA Workstreams (12:16) Metallurgical Testing (13:18) Transportation Advantages (14:55) Cisco Discovery Upside (16:44) Regional Infrastructure Synergies (19:00) Rio Tinto Speculation (21:38) Government Support (22:35) Closing Remarks Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    23 min

  5. 6d ago

    Benchmark on How China, Africa & Washington Shape Lithium

    Benchmark Mineral Intelligence’s Bryan Bille and Cameron Perks join Rock Stock Channel (Howard and Matt) to discuss the outlook for lithium, critical minerals, battery supply chains, and Benchmark’s Giga USA conference in Washington, D.C. Bryan highlights the growing national security focus on critical minerals, the role of policy and geopolitics, and key Giga USA themes including lithium, DLE, copper, graphite, rare earths, energy storage, defense technologies, and supply chain de-risking. Cameron breaks down Benchmark’s lithium market outlook, including why prices could ease in 2027, the role of new supply from Africa, China and Australia, downstream inventory risks, EV and ESS demand, and the long-term incentive price needed to support future lithium production. Register for Benchmark Giga US 2026: https://www.benchmarkminerals.com/events/giga-usa  Follow Benchmark Mineral Intelligence: LinkedIn (Bryan Bille): https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbille/  LinkedIn (Cameron Perks): https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronperks/  X/Twitter (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence): https://x.com/benchmarkmin  ___ Chapters (00:00) Conference Context (03:35) Giga USA Overview (04:51) Agenda And Speakers (12:01) Sponsors And Networking (14:12) Cameron Perks: Price Outlook (17:40) Supply Black Holes (20:45) African DSO Supply (23:24) Ewoyaa Acquisition (25:23) Manono Ramp-Up (27:42) Zimbabwe Export Rules (30:55) China Lepidolite (34:42) China Spodumene (36:17) Restarting Supply (39:06) EV Demand Outlook (44:05) Inventory Risks (47:37) Price Downside (50:56) Incentive Pricing (52:49) Final Takeaways Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    53 min

  6. Jun 2

    Li-FT’s Catalyst-Rich Roadmap After The Winsome Merger (Francis MacDonald)

    Li-FT Power's CEO Francis MacDonald joins Rock Stock Channel (Howard Klein & Matt Fernley) to discuss the newly merged Li-FT/Winsome Resources company, the Adina-Galinée lithium project in Quebec, Renard processing optionality, Yellowknife’s lithium carbonate strategy, Alberta infrastructure advantages, and upcoming catalysts for investors. The discussion covers project scale, resource upside, ASX and TSXV valuation gaps, potential Canadian critical minerals support, and why the combined company could become a major North American spodumene and lithium carbonate story. Follow Li-FT Power: LinkedIn (Francis MacDonald): https://www.linkedin.com/in/francis-macdonald-0898b816/ X/Twitter (Li-FT Power): https://x.com/LI_FTPower ___ Chapters (00:00) Merger And Market Setup (08:02) Adina-Galinée Consolidation (09:11) Resource And Pit Upside (10:52) Market Underappreciation (12:06) Renard Processing Options (15:02) Scale And Plant Choices (18:26) Infrastructure And Sulfate (19:44) Yellowknife Overview (21:16) Alberta Carbonate Strategy (22:46) China Technology Partnerships (25:36) Project Priorities (27:00) ASX Listing Opportunity (28:28) Catalysts And Timeline (29:34) Australia Roadshow (30:15) Closing Takeaways Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    32 min

  7. May 31

    Galan Lithium Nears First Production (JP Vargas + Ross Dinsdale)

    Galan Lithium CEO JP Vargas and CFO Ross Dinsdale join Rock Stock Channel for a deep dive into the latest Hombre Muerto West milestone, including completed commissioning, lithium chloride concentrate production, nanofiltration, Authium's role, funding to first production, RIGI benefits, and the company’s path toward becoming a low-cost lithium producer in Argentina. We discuss Galan’s high-grade brine resource, near-term cash flow potential, expansion plans, offtake strategy, and why Argentine lithium brines may be undervalued as the lithium market recovers. Follow Galan Lithium: LinkedIn (JP Vargas): https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-vargas-de-la-vega-2770b723/ LinkedIn (Ross Dinsdale): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-dinsdale-cfa-19b1885b/ X/Twitter (Galan Lithium): https://x.com/GalanLithium ___ Chapters (00:00:00) Galan Overview (00:06:49) Commissioning Milestone (00:13:23) Lithium Chloride Product (00:15:23) Authium Offtake (00:20:41) Revenue Potential (00:28:55) Chloride Strategy (00:34:02) Funding Pathway (00:39:06) RIGI Benefits (00:43:26) Offtake Counterparties (00:50:02) Government Financing Potential (00:56:49) Scaling Ambitions (01:01:42) Valuation Context Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    1h 4m

  8. May 29

    Rock Stock Recap with Amvest Terraden’s Tomasz Nadrowski & Stuart Macliver

    Tomasz Nadrowski and Stuart Macliver of Amvest Capital (Terraden Fund) join Howard Klein to talk about critical minerals, rare earths, tungsten, scandium, and the growing importance of ex-China supply chains. The discussion explores why investors are looking beyond lithium, how geopolitics is reshaping mining and industrial policy, and why US capital markets may become increasingly important for critical minerals companies. Buy "Mineral War" (Tomasz Nadrowski's Book): https://www.amazon.com/Mineral-War-Chinas-Weapons-Destruction/dp/B0GHDYRLZK Tyranny Today (Tomasz Nadrowski's Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/71qdYWyb23vWYzsuwnnysr Follow: LinkedIn (Tomasz Nadrowski): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadrowski/ LinkedIn (Stuart Macliver): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-macliver/ X/Twitter (Amvest Capital): https://x.com/AmvestCap ___ More Podcasts w/ Tomasz Nadrowski: Henry Sanderson: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chinas-rare-earth-weapon-inside-the-mineral-war/id1800778159?i=1000756055156 The Power Current (Chris Berry): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-cold-war-will-be-fought-with-minerals/id1666070442?i=1000769858119 Mining Stock Education: https://youtu.be/v5OAivQoEqg?si=iDjqoPB54ygCh0n9 Mining Stock Daily: https://youtu.be/c5ub_X5-CeU?si=dqiF98N6J2jN2EWV Amvest Capital Webinar: https://youtu.be/SCQ1LOKKlrg?si=nqOHjA6kPtNYbg4p ___ Chapters (00:00) The Commodity Complexity Problem (06:39) Amvest Background (11:35) Fund Strategy (14:27) Ex-China Approach (16:09) Value Chain Focus (22:10) Fund Structure (24:11) Portfolio Construction (27:25) US Market Access (35:55) Mining Resurgence (43:55) Tungsten And Scandium (48:32) Lynas And Brazil (51:30) Heavy Rare Earths (54:11) Closing Thoughts Links Sign up for the Lithium-Ion Bull newsletter / Matt’s blogs: https://rkequity.com/ Questions: rockstockchannel@rkequity.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rockstockchannel Podcast   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lithium-ion-rocks/id1457969172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KiMIZOPaDg8ENfPJMSINq Follow us on X (Twitter): Howard: https://x.com/LithiumIonBull Matt: https://x.com/matt_fernley Rodney: https://x.com/RodneyHooper13 _________________________________________________ DISCLAIMER NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH. Howard, Matt, and Rodney are not financial advisors or broker-dealers. This video is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment or financial advice. Please conduct your own independent research and read the disclaimer at the end of the video or on RK Equity’s website: https://www.rkequity.com Intro and outro audio credit: Jamie Klein

    55 min
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The Age of Electricity is creating enormous opportunities in the critical minerals investment thematic. Howard, Rodney and Matt provide in-depth discussions with major developers and analysts covering lithium battery metals, rare earths, and many other specialty commodities.

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    rockstockchannel
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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