The price of gold has set record highs in 2024, but how has this precious metal performed relative to the S&P 500? Read more
Gold production in 2023 was led by China, Australia, and Russia, with each outputting over 300 tonnes. Read more
This infographic shows estimated aluminum smelter production by country in 2023, based on data from the USGS. Read more
Chile and Peru account for one-third of the world’s copper output. Read more
Three countries account for almost 90% of the lithium produced in the world. Read more
The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for 74% of the world’s cobalt output. Read more
China produces more than half the world’s steel. Read more
Over 700 million iPhones have now been sold, but the iPhone would not exist if it were not for the raw materials that make the technology possible. Read more
Ever wonder why the oil industry has so much influence? This chart shows that all metal markets combined don’t even come close to touching the oil market! Read more