The oil market is bigger than the 10 largest metal markets combined, with production value exceeding $2 trillion annually. Read more
The U.S. is heavily reliant on imports for many critical minerals. How import-dependent is the U.S. for each one, and on which country? Read more
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape. Read more
Global gold production has grown exponentially since the 1800s, with 86% of all above-ground gold mined in the last 200 years. Read more
This infographic visualizes the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2022. Read more
Ten materials, including cobalt, lithium, graphite, and rare earths, are deemed critical by all three. Read more
Commodity returns in 2023 took a hit. This graphic shows the performance of commodities like gold, oil, nickel, and corn over the last decade. Read more
The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries on the U.S. critical minerals list. Read more
We visualize the distribution of the world’s uranium reserves by country, with 3 countries accounting for more than half of total reserves. Read more
While the price of gold has reached new record highs in 2024, gold mining stocks are still far from their 2011 peaks. Read more