Where the World’s Aluminum is Smelted, by Country

This infographic shows estimated aluminum smelter production by country in 2023, based on data from the USGS. Read more

Aluminum: The Metal Extraordinaire

Aluminum (or aluminium) is the world’s most common metal by crustal abundance, making up 8.2% of mass. Aluminum was not isolated all the way until 1827. Read more

Extraordinary Raw Materials in a Tesla Model S

The Model S has been lauded for its safety, range, and design. Equally impressive, however, are the raw materials that go into a Tesla Model S. Read more