The Case for Toll Milling in Peru

Peru is South America’s largest gold producer and exporter. The country is formalizing artisanal miners, leading to a toll milling opportunity for mining companies. Read more

Mapped: Top 15 Countries by Native Spanish Speakers

Spain’s previous colonial expansion means there are now three countries with more native Spanish speakers than Spain. Read more

Ranked: The World’s Largest Copper Producers

Many new technologies critical to the energy transition rely on copper. Here are the world’s largest copper producers. Read more

Mapped: How Populations Have Changed in the Americas (1990-2023)

Nearly every country in the Americas has seen a population boom in the last three decades. Some have doubled in size. Read more

Which Countries Have the Largest Forests?

Together, the top five countries with the largest forests account for more than half of the world’s entire forest cover. Read more

Mapped: Where the World’s Fish Are Caught, by Ocean

One ocean accounts for 60% of the world’s fish catch. Its size isn’t the only reason why fishing thrives there. Read more