Base Metals
The top ten critical minerals powerhouses of the energy transition
Before the 1960s, life in the Middle Eastern region now known as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would have looked…
Weekly data: China seeks to extend its critical minerals dominance with overseas investment surge
Chinese overseas investment in metals and mining via the Belt and Road Initiative is set to reach a record high…
From a fringe technology to the mainstream: Optimising supply chains for the electric vehicle era
In February the European Parliament voted to ban the sale of internal combustion engines for new passenger and light duty…
IEA: critical minerals market sees unprecedented growth in line with energy transition
The market for minerals that are critical to the production and powering of electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and…
The antidote for modern slavery in the renewables supply chain
The number of people around the world becoming victims of modern slavery – where they cannot refuse or leave work…
Data shows how the cost of energy transition minerals has soared since 2020
Ever since the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its seminal Critical Minerals in Clean Energy Transitions report in 2021, securing…
Energy transition drives 25% of leading mining M&A deals in 2022 – GlobalData
The global energy transition was the catalyst for 25% of the top 20 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in the…
Zimbabwe joins the wave of resource nationalism
In December 2022, Zimbabwe banned raw lithium ore exports to minimise the economic potential of artisanal mining and encourage investments…