Rising costs will hit solar investment

• 01 July 2021

Steel prices have been soaring as the global economy recovers from the impact of the pandemic, hitting record highs in the US this week. Meanwhile polysilicon prices have also been surging higher, given extra impetus last week by the Biden administration’s order restricting solar imports that include silicon metal from a key supplier to the Chinese market.

Tesla’s share price and the future of EVs

• 26 February 2021

After a spectacular rise, Tesla’s shares have been on a downward trend this month. The company’s fundamental prospects still look good

Rising oil prices test US producers’ willpower

• 15 January 2021

WTI above $50 means US E&Ps can hold production flat while paying down debt. But will they be tempted to go for growth?

The IEA’s outlook to 2040

• 15 November 2019

The latest edition of the International Energy Agency's flagship World Energy Outlook highlighted its concern that the world is "well off track from the aim of a secure and sustainable energy future". This and more from Ed Crooks, Vice-Chair, Americas.

Metals & Mining: Latest Thinking

• 29 June 2017

Interested in the most recent metals and mining coverage? Explore our expert insight and latest thinking into the commodities market at Wood Mackenzie.

Metals & Mining Smelters & Refineries Cost Services

Access to detailed cost analysis of all the world’s major refineries and smelters operations, representing over 90% of global metals output.

Metals & Mining Corporate Tool

Global in-depth coverage of the metals and mining industry to inform your investment strategy.

Graphite Product Suite

Leading graphite market analysis covering the entire graphite supply chain and major graphite markets across the world

The industry-leading bulk metals research suite for miners

• 20 July 2023

Rigorous research and analysis of iron ore, steel and coal sectors to inform your investment decisions and help you prepare for a lower carbon future in mining

Gold Product Suite

In-depth gold market analysis that helps you benchmark against competitors, evaluate opportunities, and position yourself for growth.

Nickel Product Suite

Find clarity in the nickel industry with leading insights on supply-demand dynamics, project developments, costs of production, and future capacity requirements.

Cobalt Product Suite

Comprehensive cobalt market analysis covering the entire cobalt supply chain and major cobalt markets across the globe

Lead Product Suite

Industry-leading research and analysis that gives you the complete picture across the entire lead supply chain.

Rare Earths Product Suite

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Lithium Product Suite

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Bulk Steel Alloys Product Suite

Gain clarity of the ferrous alloy industry with our in-depth market research on bulk steel alloys.

Steel Product Suite

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Coronavirus Guide

• 03 March 2020

How might coronavirus impact global energy and commodity markets? Our team of experts from across the energy value chain are monitoring the immediate and future impact of coronavirus on global commodity and energy markets. 

Lens Metals & Mining for industrial companies

• 14 August 2023

Evaluate the reliability and stability of your mined commodities supply chain in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Bulks Webinar 2025

• 24 July 2025

Join Wood Mackenzie’s Bulks team on Thursday 24 July, as our experts explore critical insights in bulks commodities.

Metals and Mining Briefing | Capturing value from carbon taxes

• 08 July 2021

Join us on Thursday 8th July for a discussion with Wood Mackenzie’s senior metals and mining experts to understand how carbon taxes and stakeholder pressure are reshaping the metals and mining investment environment.

Future Facing Commodities Forum 2025

• 30 April 2025

Future Facing Commodities Forum returns on 30 April 2025, focusing on the outlook for the key commodities that underpin the energy transition.

Webinar | From molecules to electrons: Trump 2.0 and the impact on the energy transition

• 03 December 2024

The 2024 US election result and an incoming Trump 2.0 administration arrive at a pivotal moment for the energy transition. As policies and priorities shift, their impact will ripple across the energy and natural resources sectors. This webinar mini-series dives into the heart of these changes, offering expert insights into how the outcomes could redefine the energy landscape. The mini-series consists of two webinars: molecules (oil, gas/LNG, carbon, hydrogen, and sustainable fuels) and electrons (renewable electricity, batteries, electrified transport, power markets and grid innovations).

Transforming mining's future: technologies for sustainable resource recovery

• 20 August 2025

In this webinar replay, Glencore Technology discuss how they are meeting current industry challenges in the Metals and Mining sector with their proven, best-in-class technolgies.

Wood Mackenzie at Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026

• 12 November 2026

As Lead Conference Producer for PMIF 2026, Wood Mackenzie helps open the gateway to Pakistan’s next mineral economy.

China announces 'indefinite suspension of activities' under Strategic Economic Dialogue with Australia

• 06 May 2021

China’s state planner the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) announced today an “indefinite suspension of all activities under China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue”. Wood Mackenzie experts weigh in on the event.

Carbon neutrality goal forces Chinese aluminium smelters away from captive coal power

• 19 April 2021

China’s march towards carbon neutrality is forcing its aluminium smelters away from using captive coal-fired power, says Wood Mackenzie.

China’s green ambitions can complement energy security and economic goals

• 18 March 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report reveals that China’s march towards carbon neutrality by 2060 can complement both energy security and economic goals.

Asia Pacific FTM storage costs to decline 30% by 2025

• 19 January 2021

All-in front-of-the-meter (FTM) battery storage system costs in Asia Pacific markets could decline by more than 30% by 2025, says Wood Mackenzie.

LME Week 2020: $1 trillion needed for key energy transition metals by 2035

• 21 October 2020

More than $1 trillion of investment will be needed in key energy transition metals - aluminium, cobalt, copper, nickel and lithium - over the next 15 years just to meet the growing demands of decarbonisation, according to Wood Mackenzie. This is almost double the figure invested over the previous 15 years.