Measuring the Level of Competition for Valuable Minerals

Which resource markets have healthy levels of competition, and which are more monopolistic? This chart shows the global level of competition for 33 minerals. Read more

Prove Your Metal: Top 10 Strongest Metals on Earth

There are 91 elements that are defined as metals but not all are the same. Here is a breakdown of the top 10 strongest metals and their applications. Read more

Visualizing China’s Dominance in Rare Earth Metals

Rare earth deposits exist all over the planet, but the majority of the world’s rare earth metals are produced and refined in China. Read more

Rare Earth Elements: Where in the World Are They?

Rare earth elements are the critical ingredients for a greener economy, making their reserves increasingly valuable to global supply chains. Read more

All the Metals We Mined in 2021: Visualized

See all the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2021. Read more

All the Metals We Mined in One Visualization

This infographic visualizes the 2.8 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2022. Read more

China Dominates the Supply of U.S. Critical Minerals List

The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that in 2022, China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries on the U.S. critical minerals list. Read more