Trump’s $500B AI Investment: One Small Cap Stock With Big Potential in 2025

The AI-Copper Crisis: Trump’s $500B Investment Sends Copper Prices For Record Highs

President Trump just announced a massive $500 billion investment into project “Stargate”, a joint venture between OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle to build artificial intelligence infrastructure within the United States over the next four years. (1)  The AI frenzy is in full swing, but beneath the surface lays one critical piece with a massive opportunity for investors reading this now: Copper.

What does Trump’s $500B investment into AI infrastructure have to do with copper one may ask? Every AI data center requires 60,000 pounds of copper – equivalent to 30 tons … With 100-150 grams of copper per Nividia H100, This represents a 4-6x increase over traditional data centers.

Analysts at Goldman Sachs predict “AI will add 1 million metric tons of annual copper demand by 2030”. (2) Compounding on top of the already crippling Copper Deficit, AI Data Centres are set to add another 1 Million tons to the projected 10 million ton supply deficit looming in 2030. With no major new copper mines being developed, and one of the world’s largest copper mines recently going out of production (First Quantum’s Cobre Panama mine) (3), BHP has warned of a “critically constrained” market. Bloomberg analysts forecast that copper prices could exceed $12,000 per ton as shortages intensify (4).

As the world flocks to artificial intelligence stocks with absurd valuations and exhausted upside potential, the richest people in the world are silently loading up on what may be the best investment opportunity of the decade – copper miners.

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Keep reading to uncover one copper stock we believe is severely undervalued and poised for massive growth in 2025 and the following years.

But first, let’s dive into the other catalysts that further strengthen the Copper thesis:

Trump’s Tariffs: Additional Turbulence for North American Copper

Trump’s new wave of tariffs on China – the 3rd largest copper producer in the world will only add gasoline to this fire. With these restrictions, U.S. companies will need to turn to domestic and North American sources for copper supply, creating a massive opportunity for regional miners.

Adding to the pressure, Trump is threatening a 25% tariff on Canadian metals, including copper. While this initially appears to be a negative for Canadian producers, it could ultimately just further drive prices, which will greatly benefit copper companies with substantial resources for the following reasons:

First off, despite tariffs, the U.S. relies heavily on Canadian and Mexican copper (5). As American buyers look to secure stable supply chains, Canadian producers with high-quality assets will still be ripe for the picking.

Secondly, Canadian companies with low-risk and low-cost copper assets and efficient operations – will be the go-to supplier for North American manufacturers looking to avoid geopolitical risks associated with overseas supply chains. Lastly, in response to U.S. tariffs, Canada is likely to boost its mining sector and keep production competitive.

Our Top Pick: Kodiak Copper $KDK.V $KDKCF: A Promising Small-Cap Gem

Kodiak Copper is a clear stand out among the vast majority of Copper Juniors, not just due to the copper it has discovered to date  and significant upside potential but it is recognized and backed by some of the greatest names in the mining industry, such as

• Chris Taylor: recently successfully sold Great Bear Resources for $1.8 billion. Now, his focus is on Kodiak’s MPD project.

• Claudia Tornquist: Former executive at Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest mining companies. Her industry expertise brings credibility and strategic direction to Kodiak.

• Teck Resources: One of the mining industry’s giants, Teck’s investment in Kodiak signals institutional confidence in its assets.

Read the Investor Stock Pick article on Kodiak Copper.

Why We Think now is the right time for Kodiak Copper Stock $KDK.V $KDKCF

Right now, Kodiak Copper $KDK.V $KDKCF is sitting at an optimal position for entry as they are on the verge of many bullish catalysts in 2025:

• 2025 Resource Estimate: The company will release its maiden resource estimate for the MPD project this year, with first results expected in Q1/2. If the numbers are strong, the stock could see a substantial price increase.

• High-Grade Copper-Gold Discoveries: Kodiak has already hit 535 meters at 0.49% Cu and 0.29g/t Au at its Gate Zone. It has 7 mineralized zones with plenty of expansion potential and more than 20 targets still to be explored.

• AI-Enhanced Exploration: The company is leveraging AI-driven mineral targeting, improving the likelihood of further discoveries.

• Potential Buyout Candidate: With a market cap of only $34 million, Kodiak is a prime target for acquisition by larger miners looking to secure future copper supply.

Final Verdict:  Multiple Catalysts in 2025 for Kodiak Copper

The convergence of AI-driven copper demand, Trump’s tariffs, and a tightening supply market has set the stage for a significant copper boom. Kodiak Copper is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this trend. With Teck Resources as its largest shareholder, an experienced management team, and upcoming catalysts in 2025, this stock presents a lot of upside.

Top Reasons We Have $KDK.V $KDKCF As a Top Pick in 2025

#1 AI Data Centers Will Drive Unprecedented Copper Demand

#2 Trump’s Tariffs Give North American Copper a Competitive Edge

#3 Kodiak’s 2025 Resource Estimate Could Be a Game-Changer

#4 Strong Leadership with a Track Record of Billion-Dollar Exits

Investors looking for a high-upside, ground-floor AI-driven play should take a close look at Kodiak Copper – before the rest of the market catches on.

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SOURCES

  1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/moorinsights/2025/01/30/the-stargate-project-trump-thow%20touts-500-billion-bid-for-ai-dominance/
  2. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/investment-ideas/article-how-artificial-intelligence-will-boost-demand-for-copper/#:~:text=Copper%20demand%20growth%20from%20AI,range%20of%2028%20million%20tonnes).
  3. https://expat-tations.com/community/panamanians-divided-over-reopening-first-quantums-copper-mine/#:~:text=mine%20to%20close.-,Supreme%20Court%20Ruling%20and%20Presidential%20Decree,to%20shut%20down%20right%20away.
  4. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-26/copper-hits-10-000-a-ton-as-bulls-predict-looming-deficit?embedded-checkout=true
  5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copper_mining_in_the_United_States#:~:text=Copper%20in%20the%20US%20is,Mexico%20for%20the%20remaining%2031%25.

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