This infographic shows estimated aluminum smelter production by country in 2023, based on data from the USGS. Read more
Nuclear power accounts for 5.7% of the world’s energy and 13% of the world’s electricity. Uranium, used in nuclear power, is a relatively clean source of energy that does not… Read more
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
With Rio’s Olympics being 51% over budget, costing roughly $4.6 billion, it actually makes sense for why they don’t use much gold in the Olympic gold medals. 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
Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025. Read more
India’s consumption is 50 times higher than its domestic supply. Read more
China has dominated global steel production the past few decades, but how did the country get here, and is its production growth over? Read more