Steel industry emissions to decline 30% by 2050

• 17 May 2022

Steel industry’s carbon emissions is expected to fall 30% by 2050 compared to 2021 levels, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

2022 – A year of rebalancing for metals and mining

• 25 January 2022

If 2021 was the year of rebound for metals and mining (M&M) commodities, then 2022 is shaping as the year of rebalance, says Wood Mackenzie.

China’s copper industry cushioned from power crunch

• 12 November 2021

Wood Mackenzie’s latest report shows that compared to other base metals, China’s copper market appears to be better cushioned from the country’s power crunch.

Controlling emissions could have short-term negative impact on Chinese economy

• 08 September 2021

China’s efforts to control carbon emissions could have a negative impact on its economic growth in the short term, says Wood Mackenzie.

Royalties reform could dampen investors’ appetite for Chile’s copper sector

• 29 June 2021

Proposed changes to Chile’s mining royalty regime will not have a drastic impact on the country’s production landscape in the near-term. However, analysis from global natural resources consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk company (Nasdaq:VRSK), indicates there is clear risk the amendments could compromise continued appetite to make large-scale, long-term investments in Chile’s copper sector.

Gold miners on track to align with 2°C climate target by 2030

• 23 June 2021

The global gold industry is broadly on track to align with a 2°C climate target by the end of the current decade. However, more action is required if the industry is to meet – and surpass – the 1.5°C mark, according to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq:VRSK).

Climate commitments to top energy and mining agendas in 2021

• 27 January 2021

What are the biggest emissions trends to watch this year? James Whiteside, Wood Mackenzie Global Head of Multi-Commodity Research, and Amy Bowe, Wood Mackenzie Head of Carbon Research, see five key themes

Scrap metals to remain underutilised despite availability and rising demand

• 26 November 2020

Scrap metals demand growth is expected to outpace primary metals over the next two decades. However, it will remain underutilised compared to its overall availability, says Wood Mackenzie.

High-wire act: is soaring copper demand an obstacle to future growth?

• 15 October 2025

This month's edition of Horizons explores the dynamics of copper supply and demand and the potential impact of the looming supply gap over the next decade. Copper prices are already lofty and could go higher still if investment in mine supply continues to lag.

Trading cases: tariff scenarios for taxing times

• 21 May 2025

In this edition of Horizons, we explore how the Trump administration's 'Liberation Day' tariffs marked a pivotal moment in global trade, potentially reversing the effects of China's 2001 WTO entry and accelerating deglobalization trends.

Carbon removals: the 'net' in net zero

• 19 September 2024

The world is not decarbonising quickly enough to reach net zero.

Adding fire to e-fuels: are synthetic fuels the key to unlocking growth in hydrogen?

• 11 June 2024

Identifying pathways from legacy fuels into low-carbon alternatives is a perennial challenge for incumbent energy players. Finding the optimal blend of competitive hydrogen costs, CO2 sourcing and policy support will be key.

Red metal, green demand: copper’s critical role in achieving net zero

• 20 October 2022

The road to zero carbon will see an extraordinary build-out of low-carbon electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable power-generating capacity. And as the world reduces its dependence on hydrocarbons, metals will be a linchpin of a zero-carbon economy.

Pedal to the metal: iron and steel’s US$1.4 trillion shot at decarbonisation

• 15 September 2022

The industrialised world cannot function without steel. It is essential to everything from the buildings we live in to the ways we get around. Wood Mackenzie estimates that meeting global steel demand will require 2.2 billion tonnes of production by 2050.

Champagne supercycle: taking the fizz out of the commodity boom

• 15 July 2021

Another supercycle is coming. Anticipation of future demand growth has generated palpable excitement, driving commodity prices to post-pandemic highs.

Lithium: too much of a good thing?

• 05 August 2025

Strong supply growth means the industry must act now to tackle an ongoing lithium surplus

Discover the data behind the Anglo-Teck copper merger

• 21 October 2025

Data-driven insights into the Anglo-Teck merger and copper supply outlook

ESG For Energy & Natural Resources

• 02 November 2020

Defining and demonstrating ESG best practice has become a strategic imperative for the energy and mining sectors – and one of the most complex challenges.

How higher interest rates could hold up energy transition investment

• 09 May 2024

Higher interest rates could stall investment in green technologies. Learn what Policymakers can do to keep the energy transition on track in this analysis.

How a changing steel market is forcing iron ore supply to adapt

• 05 October 2023

Falling demand and a bigger price premium for higher grades

Why COP26 has to succeed

• 28 October 2021

What happens if COP26 doesn’t put the world on a 2 °C or lower pathway? Our latest Energy Transition Outlook explores what happens if COP26 fails to lay down the law on collective goals and actions to tackle climate change.

The prize for China from decarbonisation

• 23 April 2021

China’s net-zero ambitions are a significant boost to global efforts to tackle climate change. Will the push to decarbonise transform China's economy? What does it mean for its energy markets and the supply chains? And is China well placed to capitalise on low-carbon technologies?

The energy transition will be built with metals

• 30 October 2020

The energy transition will see demand for some metals reach unimagined levels in coming years. Which metals are critical to the transition? How much will we need and what will it cost to develop the supply? And can the mining sector deliver?

Why the commodity rally will get back on track

• 20 February 2018

Are we in the early stages of a sustained rise in commodity prices? And what does it mean for the US dollar? We posed these questions a year ago when robust global economic growth was driving commodity demand and the US dollar was starting to tip over from a 15-year high.

Five themes shaping the energy world in 2026

• 08 January 2026

From volatile geopolitics and falling LNG prices to AI-driven power demand and shifting investment, these five themes will define the global energy landscape in 2026

Is Greenland Venezuela 2.0?

• 15 January 2026

Despite political rhetoric, Greenland’s harsh conditions and high costs make its strategic location far more valuable than its natural resources

The Energy Pulse review of 2025

• 19 December 2025

Ten under-the-radar and headline-making moments that reshaped global energy in 2025

AI boom could mean new future for coal power

• 24 October 2025

The AI revolution is changing the US power landscape

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