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

Mining is a Crucial Industry for Manitoba

See how mining contributes to the wealth of people in the province of Manitoba as well as the rest of Canada. Read more

Boron: Making Modern Life Possible

Boron is an unlikely hero in our modern lives. It can be found throughout our homes, in our walls, glass, metals, and even our smartphone screens. Read more

All the World’s Metals and Minerals in One Visualization

This massive infographic reveals the dramatic scale of 2019 non-fuel mineral global production. Read more

The New Energy Era: The Impact of Critical Minerals on National Security

The U.S. finds itself in a precarious position, depending largely on China and other foreign nations for the critical minerals needed in the new energy era. Read more

Charted: $5 Trillion in Global Commodity Exports, by Sector

The energy sector accounts for 40% of the value of global commodity exports. And there’s a key product within it that dominates international trade. Read more

Ranked: The Top Lithium-Ion Battery Producing Countries by 2030

Chinese companies are expected to hold nearly 70% of global battery capacity by decade’s end. Read more

A Gold Bar is Now Worth $1 Million, Thanks to Record-High Gold Prices

With gold prices hitting all-time highs in August, what is the value of a gold bar today? Read more

The Future Value of Disruptive Materials

Disruptive materials are key inputs in emerging, next-generation technologies. See how the forecasted market value for these materials is expected to surge by billions in the coming decade. (Sponsored content) Read more

Charted: America’s Import Reliance of Key Minerals

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