Energy fuels led the way as commodity prices surged in 2021, with only precious metals providing negative returns.
From iron ore to rare earths, over 3 billion tonnes of metals are mined each year. This chart shows them all on a relative scale.
As the world moves towards renewable energy technologies, copper will remain the most widely used metal. Here’s a snapshot of copper’s role in a low-carbon economy...
Lithium production more than doubled between 2016 and 2020. What's driving the rush for lithium?
Antimicrobial copper kills over 99.9% of certain bacteria within two hours of exposure. How does copper kill germs?
British Columbia’s Golden Triangle generates massive revenue and investments for the province, but where did it all begin?
The Abitibi gold belt is Canada's most prolific gold mining region, but what were the historic discoveries which defined the area?
Smartphones can contain ~80% of the stable elements on the periodic table. This graphic details the critical metals you carry in your pocket.
This map explainer looks at Afghanistan from a structural point of view, delving into geography and population patterns.
As more metals are necessary for electrification and clean energy transition, companies are looking at an unexplored market: ocean mining.
This infographic explores the evolution of commodity trading and exchanges as the world transitions to clean energy.
