• Opinion

  Metals investment: the darkest hour is just before the dawn

  • 12 2月 2024

  As the world races towards 2030 and key decarbonisation targets approach, we look at how investment in metals and mining is central to achieving net zero

• Opinion

  Carbon management frequently asked questions part 1: emissions

  • 04 3月 2024

  First up in this series, we tackle some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding emissions

• Opinion

  COP28 takeaways: why collaboration matters now more than ever

  • 19 12月 2023

  At this year’s COP28, Edinburgh Science and Wood Mackenzie’s discussion ‘Delivering on the promise of climate finance at last’ tackled the importance of climate finance, the role of international collaboration in addressing climate change, and the need to mobilise investments in emerging markets to drive sustainable solutions

• Opinion

  COP28: What’s happening with EVs? | Podcast

  • 08 12月 2023

  In the final days of the COP28 conference, Ed sits down with Kristen Siemen, Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, to discuss the current state of the EV market, GM’s plans for the industry and the key takeaways from conversations at the summit.

• Opinion

  Will oil, gas and coal peak by 2030? | Podcast

  • 03 11月 2023

  Discussing the latest insights on fossil fuel demand, electric vehicles, US oil deals, offshore wind and the critical role of graphite in the energy transition.

• Opinion

  Driving the energy transition: the EV and batteries outlook

  • 31 10月 2023

  While financial incentives are driving the switch to electric vehicles (EV) and precipitating a boom in EV sales, the result is a drastic demand for batteries and raw materials (BRMs). But how do countries protect their road transport industries long term? And who’s going to be at the forefront of this?

• Opinion

  Decarbonising metals and mining: three key strategies to win the emissions battle

  • 26 10月 2023

  What will decide whether the sector can achieve net zero emissions while delivering the raw materials vital to the energy transition?

• Opinion

  The energy transition needs minerals. Is deep sea mining the best way to get them? | Podcast

  • 06 10月 2023

  Ed Crooks is back in the host’s chair, and joined by regular Amy Harder, Executive Editor of Cipher Magazine, the publication supported by Breakthrough Energy, and Dr Melissa Lott, Director of Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy.

• Opinion

  Our top takeaways from the Coal Forum 2023

  • 12 9月 2023

  A bumpy route to decarbonisation means that coal demand will be more resilient than expected, but there is no place for complacency.

• Opinion

  Coal Forum 2023 panel: decarbonisation in real time in Australia

  • 05 9月 2023

  At this year’s Coal and the Future of Energy Forum in Brisbane, panellists Bob Mckerrow (Thiess), Erik Isokangas (Mining3) and Rory Simington (Wood Mackenzie) discussed the challenges of decarbonisation within the mining industry. We break down some of our biggest takeaways.

• Opinion

  Could deep sea mining solve our critical metals dilemma?

  • 18 8月 2023

  With demand rocketing for precious minerals, to power EVs, batteries and solar panels, do we need to be exploring new frontiers to mine for more of them? This week we explore the geopolitical, economic and environmental impact of underwater mining.

• Opinion

  Is the electric vehicle and battery supply chain charged for success?

  • 15 8月 2023

  Market dynamics for electric vehicles and energy storage to 2050 will be complex

• Opinion

  The race to lead the world in clean energy | Podcast

  • 14 7月 2023

  Ed Crooks is joined by Melissa Lott and Amy Myers-Jaffe, as they discuss the economic vision behind Bidenomics and how it aims to turn the climate crisis into an opportunity for job creation and cost reduction.

• Opinion

  Six factors shaping the lithium market

  • 31 5月 2023

  Understanding lithium market nuances is vital to forecasting future demand, supply and pricing

• Opinion

  Golden opportunities to drive down mining and metals carbon emissions

  • 22 6月 2023

  While there may not be a single silver decarbonisation bullet, there are emerging and significant opportunities in the mining and processing sectors to leave fossil fuels behind.

• Opinion

  Three reasons LFP cathode supply keeps expanding in an oversupplied market

  • 28 6月 2023

  The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode market will demonstrate a surplus until 2035 – but demand will eventually catch up.

• Opinion

  Controversy over COP28 | Podcast

  • 30 6月 2023

  On this week’s Energy Gang we delve into the challenges and opportunities ahead for the upcoming climate talks at COP 28. The gang also look at grid stability which is a critical concern and the rising demand for long-duration battery storage solutions.

• Opinion

  Future-facing commodities: your questions answered

  • 04 5月 2023

  Our experts tackle everything from lithium demand to the rare earth elements at risk of substitution, and from copper and aluminium competition to green hydrogen costs.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: The Big Ban

  • 30 6月 2022

  Watch on demand as we answer your questions about the consequences of the Ukraine war on commodities, and how governments, companies and investors must respond as the outlook for energy is transformed.

• Opinion

  Horizons Live: Adding fire to e-fuels

  • 02 7月 2024

  This month's Horizons Live examines whether synthetic fuels could be the key to unlocking growth in hydrogen.

• Opinion

  Commodity slowdown in China could be different this time

  • 05 3月 2019

  In today's meeting of the National People’s Congress, China announced slower growth this year, with its gross domestic product (GDP) growth targeted at a range of 6 to 6.5% in 2019.

• Opinion

  Royalty increases in Brazil: a renewed burden for iron ore miners or a threat to their international competitiveness?

  • 28 4月 2017

  The new mining code may become effective in less than four months, meaning extra costs for local mining companies.

• Opinion

  What investors want to know about energy and natural resources

  • 17 6月 2020

  The impact of Covid-19 on energy demand remains top of mind, but investors’ questions reveal a return to calm if not a return to “normal”

• Opinion

  eBook | Understanding the metals and mining landscape in 2025

  • 21 2月 2025

  An integrated perspective for investors and financiers

• Opinion

  What do President Trump’s tariffs mean for energy?

  • 18 2月 2025

  How will Trump’s latest tariffs impact US energy, trade and climate goals?

• Opinion

  US tariff announcements add to uncertainty

  • 17 2月 2025

  Trump’s latest tariffs could drive up costs for US energy companies and disrupt global trade.

• Opinion

  President Trump's executive orders on energy

  • 23 1月 2025

  Trump’s first-day energy policies signal a return to fossil fuel dominance, with executive orders on the Paris Agreement exit, boosting US oil and gas production and halting wind power growth. Discover how these moves reshape energy policy and industry.

• Opinion

  The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA

  • 19 11月 2024

  We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely

• Opinion

  How will the new US Republican government reshape the global electric vehicle supply chain?

  • 12 11月 2024

  A new Republican administration signals sweeping policy changes, from emissions standards and EV subsidies to battery tariffs and import rules. How could these shifts disrupt commodity supply chains, alter EV adoption rates and redefine opportunities for automakers and battery producers worldwide?

• Opinion

  Aluminium: 3 things to know

  • 03 12月 2024

  Aluminium: 3 things to know