In 2011, there were 1040.6 million troy oz of silver produced. Of this, 84% was used by industry and the remaining was used as an investment. Interestingly, traditional uses only account… Read more
Copper is one of the most widely used metals on the planet, and has been for more than 10,000 years. It’s history is rich and distinctive as its unique colour,… Read more
The Gold Series Part 3: The Eclipsing Demand of the East This infographic, part three in our 2014 Gold Series, covers the rise of Asian demand for the yellow metal.… Read more
Lithium infographic highlighting the demand, supply, market, properties, and uses of one of nature’s most reactive and lightest metals. Read more
Manganese is mostly used for steel, but it is also an essential micronutrient. See the story of why Brazil soybean production needs manganese fertilizer. Read more
In Part 3 of the Silver Series, we cover the world’s growing demand for silver. One of the most versatile metals, demand for silver stems from industry, investment, and jewelry. Read more
In Part 3 of The Battery Series, we look at the market for rechargeable batteries, as well as the exploding demand for lithium-ion batteries in particular. Read more
China uses more steel, cement, copper, nickel, and coal than the rest of the world combined. This chart shows China’s incredible demand for commodities. Read more