The emergence of the world’s renewable energy sector is setting the stage for a commodity boom – here’s the bull case for 12 different metals going into 2019. Read more
Which resource markets have healthy levels of competition, and which are more monopolistic? This chart shows the global level of competition for 33 minerals. Read more
Deep below the ocean’s waves, VMS deposits spew out massive amounts of minerals like copper, zinc, and gold, making them a key source of the metals we use. Read more
You can’t find stainless steel, brass, sterling silver, or white gold on the periodic table. Learn about 20 common metal alloys, and what they are made from. Read more
Mineral exploration produces massive amounts of data. With AI, geologists can produce geological insights from this data to make the next discovery. Read more
Smart mining technology is helping to enhance safety, increase production, and optimize resources by analyzing large swaths of real-time data. Read more
A clean energy transition is underway as wind, solar, and batteries take center stage. Here’s how copper plays the critical role in these technologies. Read more
Gold has been used as money for millennia. People often attribute this to beauty, but there are basic physical properties for why gold is money. Read more
The prices of energy, agriculture, livestock and metals tell the story of human development. Learn about the commodity super cycle in this infographic. Read more
Platinum is more than just a precious metal. Its unique properties make it a critical material in manufacturing, healthcare, and green technologies. Read more