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Is the world heading toward a massive copper shortage—and could mining stocks be one of the biggest investment opportunities of the next decade?**
According to mining expert Nick Hodge, the opportunity may be bigger than most investors realize.
In this week’s *Stansberry Investor Hour*, Dan Ferris welcomes Nick Hodge, publisher of Underground Alpha, to discuss the coming copper supply crunch, the future of gold, America’s mining industry, and two speculative mining stocks investors should be watching.
While Wall Street focuses on interest rates, inflation, and technology stocks, Nick argues that a much bigger story is unfolding in commodities.
**The world needs more copper. But bringing new supplies online is becoming increasingly difficult.**
Nick explains:
• Why copper could be an even better investment than gold
• How AI data centers and electrical infrastructure are driving demand
• Why major copper mines are aging and new discoveries are declining
• Why developing a new mine can take 20 to 30 years
• How supply shortages could fuel the next commodity supercycle
**But the conversation goes far beyond copper.**
Dan and Nick explore why gold remains an essential investment, how central banks are changing their approach to hard assets, and why government debt and currency devaluation could create major opportunities in precious metals.
They also discuss the challenges facing American mining, from lost technical expertise to government intervention, and why selecting the right management teams is critical when investing in smaller mining companies.
The discussion covers:
• Why Nick remains bullish on gold despite recent volatility
• How copper tariffs and supply disruptions affect prices
• Why declining gold discoveries could trigger mining acquisitions
• How government investment is reshaping critical minerals
• Why some junior mining companies are dangerous investments
• Why gold could become increasingly important to the global monetary system
• What investors should look for before buying speculative mining stocks
**And Nick reveals TWO mining stocks worth watching.**
**1. Gladiator Metals**
A copper exploration company operating near Whitehorse in Canada’s Yukon Territory. Nick discusses its promising exploration results, institutional backing, and ambitious drilling program as potential drivers of future growth.
**2. Aldebaran Resources**
A copper exploration company advancing a massive undeveloped deposit in Argentina. Nick explains why its resource potential, experienced management, and current valuation make it an interesting speculative opportunity.
Both companies carry significant exploration and investment risks.
**The biggest takeaway?**
The next major investment opportunity might not come from the companies building tomorrow’s technology.
It could come from the companies supplying the raw materials that make that technology possible.
As Nick explains, you can’t simply print more copper or instantly build a new mine. And with demand growing while major discoveries become harder to find, the supply imbalance could create opportunities for years to come.
**CAN’T WATCH THE FULL EPISODE? START HERE:**
0:00 – The Coming Mining Boom: Meet Nick Hodge
1:09 – Is Gold Still Headed Higher?
3:31 – Why Gold Discoveries Are Declining
6:22 – Why Copper Could Outperform Gold
9:58 – The Copper Mining Buyout Opportunity
11:27 – Why New Copper Mines Take Decades
13:03 – America’s Mining Expertise Problem
18:40 – Is Government Investment Helping Mining?
23:41 – How to Avoid Bad Mining Stocks
27:43 – Why Copper’s Supply Deficit Matters
28:29 – Why Gold Is Becoming Essential Again
34:20 – Could Governments Revalue Gold?
39:44 – Why Tether Is Buying Gold
45:29 – Mining Stock #1: Gladiator Metals
48:50 – Mining Stock #2: Aldebaran Resources
50:35 – Nick’s Final Advice for Investors
52:57 – Dan’s Takeaways: Why Copper and Gold Matter
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