Tessa Di Grandi

Writer, Mining & Capital Markets

Tessa earned a Bachelor of Communications at Griffith University. Before joining Visual Capitalist she wrote for marketing agencies, news broadcasters, and film & tv production companies. She is focused primarily on mining and markets but will also explore other topic areas. Tessa enjoys awkward humor and making animal friends.

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Green1 year ago

Nine Critical Energy Minerals for Investors

We’ve partnered with Sprott to visualize nine critical minerals for the clean energy transition and their projected compound annual growth rates between 2022–2027.
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Mining1 year ago

Visualizing the Future Demand for Battery Minerals

In this graphic, our sponsor Sprott examines the growth in demand for battery metals, as well as potential supply constraints.
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Energy1 year ago

The Global Uranium Market in 3 Charts

Four countries account for over 70% of global uranium production.
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Mining1 year ago

An Investor’s Guide to Copper in 3 Charts

Explore three key insights into the future of the copper market, from soaring demand to potential supply constraints.
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Mining1 year ago

3 Lithium Insights for Today’s Investors

Discover three key insights that could shape the future of lithium, from soaring demand to supply challenges.
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Mining2 years ago

Visualized: How Much Metal is Used in Clean Energy Technology?

Metals are critical to the rollout of clean energy technologies like wind and solar, but just how much do they use?
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Batteries2 years ago

Visualized: The Rise of the LFP Battery

In 2022, the EV sector's market share of the LFP battery rose from just 6% in 2020 to 30%, highlighting its growing popularity.
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Agriculture2 years ago

Visualized: The Global Implications of Fertilizer Shortages

Supply shortages of fertilizer are causing a complex dynamic that could trigger a domino effect of consequences for food security.
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Technology2 years ago

Visualized: What is a Digital Goldmine?

Digital goldmines allow investors to reap the benefits of gold without the negative environmental consequences. Here is how it works.
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Batteries2 years ago

Mapped: Where is the Best Phosphate For LFP Batteries?

Phosphate reserves stand at around 72 billion metric tons, but not all phosphate reserves are suitable for manufacturing EV batteries.
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Agriculture2 years ago

Here’s Why the Amazon is So Important for Global Food Security

The Amazon rainforest plays a critical role in supporting crop growth by stabilizing the climate and balancing water cycles.
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Batteries2 years ago

4 Benefits of LFP Batteries for EVs

LFP batteries are gaining popularity in EVs, with brands like Tesla and Ford increasingly adopting this technology due to their benefits.
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Green2 years ago

The Carbon Emissions of Gold Mining

Gold has a long history as a precious metal, but just how many carbon emissions does mining it contribute to?
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Agriculture2 years ago

The Fertilizer Market: 4 Things Investors Need to Know in 2023

What factors are impacting the fertilizer market in 2023? Here are four trends driving global fertilizer demand.
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Mining2 years ago

Why Does the Automotive Industry Need PGMs?

PGMs will continue to play a critical role in the transformation of the automotive industry as the world aims to achieve net-zero targets.
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Agriculture2 years ago

Fertilizer: Why it’s More Important than You Think

Fertilizer usage dates back to as early as 6,000 to 2,400 BC and remains just as crucial for crop production today.
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Mining2 years ago

Fork in the Road: 2 Scenarios For The EV Rollout

There are several factors that limit the rollout of electric vehicles. Here are two opposing scenarios for how it could play out.
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Mining2 years ago

Visualized: The EV Mineral Shortage

Demand for mineral supply of lithium, nickel, and cobalt is expected to grow from 10%-20% to over 80% by 2030.
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Agriculture2 years ago

What’s Behind The Rise Of Food Prices?

Many variables contribute to the rising cost of global food. Let's take a look at two major factors influencing food prices in recent years.
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Environment2 years ago

The Biggest Carbon Emitters, By Sector

The manufacturing and construction sector contributed to 6.3 billion tonnes of global greenhouse gas emissions in 2019.
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Agriculture2 years ago

Mapped: Where Does Our Food Come From?

Did you know that over two-thirds of national crops originated from somewhere else? Over time the food that built national diets has evolved.
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Environment2 years ago

The Construction Industry’s Growing Waste Problem

Globally around 2 billion tonnes of waste is generated every year and the construction industry is a large contributor.
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Markets2 years ago

Visualizing S&P 500 Performance in 2022, by Sector

This video highlights S&P 500 performance through Q3. See how sectors and key companies have performed from Jan 1 to Sep 30, 2022.
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Mining2 years ago

Can Electric Vehicle Targets Be Met?

According to new research from KGP Auto, 2040 electric vehicle targets are unlikely to be met. This graphic explains why.
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Environment3 years ago

How Much Waste Does a Renovation Create?

600 million tons of C&D debris was generated in the U.S. in 2018 alone. What materials contribute to renovation waste?

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Tessa Di Grandi

Writer, Mining & Capital Markets

Contributions By Tessa Di Grandi

Nine Critical Energy Minerals for Investors

Visualizing the Future Demand for Battery Minerals

The Global Uranium Market in 3 Charts

An Investor’s Guide to Copper in 3 Charts

3 Lithium Insights for Today’s Investors

Visualized: How Much Metal is Used in Clean Energy Technology?

Visualized: The Rise of the LFP Battery

Visualized: The Global Implications of Fertilizer Shortages

Visualized: What is a Digital Goldmine?

Mapped: Where is the Best Phosphate For LFP Batteries?

Here’s Why the Amazon is So Important for Global Food Security

4 Benefits of LFP Batteries for EVs

The Carbon Emissions of Gold Mining

The Fertilizer Market: 4 Things Investors Need to Know in 2023

Why Does the Automotive Industry Need PGMs?

Fertilizer: Why it’s More Important than You Think

Fork in the Road: 2 Scenarios For The EV Rollout

Visualized: The EV Mineral Shortage

What’s Behind The Rise Of Food Prices?

The Biggest Carbon Emitters, By Sector

Mapped: Where Does Our Food Come From?

The Construction Industry’s Growing Waste Problem

Visualizing S&P 500 Performance in 2022, by Sector

Can Electric Vehicle Targets Be Met?

How Much Waste Does a Renovation Create?

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