The base metal boom: The start of a new bull market? Base metals are the most fundamental minerals produced for the modern economy, and metals such as copper, zinc, nickel, lead, and aluminum. Visual Capitalist | July 20, 2018 | 11:46 am
Visualizing the world’s largest importers in 2017 Which countries can throw their weight around the most with tariffs and retaliatory measures? - It’s those that import the most goods Visual Capitalist | July 11, 2018 | 3:42 pm
The future of gold exploration is under cover In the world’s most prolific gold jurisdictions, there are massive amounts of land that have not yet been explored because of cover. Visual Capitalist | June 14, 2018 | 12:02 pm
Copper: driving the green energy revolution Copper is known as “man’s first metal”, and for over 10,000 years, it’s been used in applications ranging from architecture to coinage. Visual Capitalist | May 15, 2018 | 2:22 pm
The world’s safest source of energy will surprise you Majority of scientists classify nuclear as a sustainable and safe energy source, along with other renewables. Visual Capitalist | May 11, 2018 | 9:29 am
Commodities: the top asset class of 2018 so far If the commodity sector keeps the pace for the rest of 2018, this will be the best year for the asset class since 2003. Visual Capitalist | April 23, 2018 | 2:30 pm
A deep dive into the world’s oceans, lakes, and drill holes The first company to find an economical way to harvest nodules from the ocean floor could reap a significant windfall. Visual Capitalist | April 2, 2018 | 1:46 pm
Visualizing China’s most ambitious megaproject Costing between $4-8 trillion and affecting 65 countries, China’s ambitious One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative is the granddaddy of all megaprojects. Visual Capitalist | March 15, 2018 | 2:36 pm
Why investors go to copper as an inflation hedge In an analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence, copper outperformed every major asset class aside from energy as an inflation hedge. Visual Capitalist | March 6, 2018 | 11:40 am
The mineral exploration roadmap Today’s infographic shows the steps of mineral exploration, and how teams can use data to add value throughout the process. Visual Capitalist | March 5, 2018 | 12:25 pm
China’s staggering demand for commodities It’s said that in China, a new skyscraper is built every five days. Visual Capitalist | March 2, 2018 | 2:24 pm
35 minerals absolutely critical to US security The list includes minerals that are important for defense, economic, and industrial purposes. Visual Capitalist | February 24, 2018 | 1:00 pm
