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World heading for a 3-degree C warming trajectory, as political headwinds slow the energy transition

02 五月 2024

A five-year delay to the energy transition could see the global average temperature rise to 3-degree Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Asia Pacific could become a global leader in the energy transition

21 二月 2024

Home to half of the world’s population and contributing a third to the global GDP, the Asia Pacific region is expected to maintain a 50% share of global primary energy demand and a 60% share of global carbon emissions until 2050. This trend is unlikely to change without strong policy action and investment. However, the region still has the potential to turn these challenges into opportunities and become a global leader in the energy transition.

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Steel decarbonisation to redefine supply chains by 2050

19 十月 2023

The rise of electric-arc furnace technology, increased use of green feedstock and evolving carbon policies will reshape steel production and global trade patterns.

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Wood Mackenzie appoints new Chief Financial Officer

27 三月 2023

Wood Mackenzie, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has appointed Simon Crowe to its global executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 27th March.

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Wood Mackenzie Launches the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service at Mining Indaba 2023

06 二月 2023

Wood Mackenzie, the leading provider of decision intelligence for the world’s natural resources sector, today launched the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service (EVBSC) at the Mining Indaba 2023 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. The EVBSC is a new product that provides end-to-end detailed analysis and forecasts of the electric transportation value chain including quarterly long-term outlooks to 2050 and 10-year forecasts, and monthly short-term reports and data for EV, Li-ion battery and raw materials (lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite and manganese) markets.

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Veritas Capital completes acquisition of Wood Mackenzie

02 二月 2023

Veritas Capital (“Veritas”), a leading investor at the intersection of technology and government, today announced that an affiliate of Veritas has completed the purchase of Wood Mackenzie from Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK).

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Net zero scenario to require 9.7 Mt of new copper supply over next decade

20 十月 2022

How much copper is needed to successfully meet the climate targets set out by the Paris Agreement?

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Decarbonising global iron ore and steel industry by 2050 necessitates urgent action and US$1.4 trillion of investment

15 九月 2022

Decarbonising the steel and iron ore industry by 2050, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement, will require US$1.4 trillion of investment and revolution across every stage of the value chain. This presents an urgent challenge and enormous opportunity according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Horizons research report, Pedal to the metal: Iron and steel’s $1.4 trillion shot at decarbonisation.

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Complete ban on Russian commodity exports accelerate LNG growth and energy transition

16 六月 2022

War in Ukraine is transforming the outlook for the supply, demand and price of hydrocarbons and the pace and cost of the energy transition. While the precise timing and implementation of future bans on Russian commodity imports are difficult to predict, a rewriting of energy trade flows is now underway.

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Recycling alone can ease raw materials supply pressure but cannot meet demand

13 六月 2022

While recycling can relieve some pressure from the supply deficit of battery raw materials, it will not be able to meet demand, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Steel industry emissions to decline 30% by 2050

17 五月 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.

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Fair and transparent fiscal terms key to accelerating transition resource investments

21 四月 2022

The race is on in the exploration and development of transition resources required for global decarbonisation. However, the investment environment needs to be more conducive, and the establishment of fair and transparent fiscal policies could be the key, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Metals and mined commodity price spikes could signal long-lasting changes

24 三月 2022

The combination of factors including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stimulated economies, thriving post-pandemic demand, and ongoing Covid constraints on logistics have put supply chains under immense stress, triggering multiple price records for metals and mined commodities.

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Australian alumina and bauxite ban to further disrupt UC Rusal’s supply chain

21 三月 2022

The latest sanctions by the Australian government in banning exports of alumina and bauxite to Russia adds further disruption to UC Rusal’s supply chain and ultimately on its ability to maintain normal primary aluminium production levels.

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China's renewables boom year poses major challenges to western markets

17 二月 2022

China’s renewables manufacturing has emerged from 2021 bigger and more competitive than ever before. Western markets are benefitting from trading with the IKEA of the energy transition, but balancing reliance on China’s technology providers with local interests is now a key political as well as environmental challenge, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Bulks most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict; rising power prices a key concern

15 二月 2022

Trade dislocations due to sanctions, high power prices and disruption to production facilities in the conflict zone are three major threats to the metals and mining industry as result of escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, says Wood Mackenzie.

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2022 – A year of rebalancing for metals and mining

25 一月 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.

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Sweden could become a pioneer in green steel production

21 十二月 2021

Sweden has shown it has potential to become a pioneer in green steel production, says Wood Mackenzie.

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Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

08 十二月 2021

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery recycling is not expected to take off before 2030, according to a new report by Wood Mackenzie.

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China’s copper industry cushioned from power crunch

12 十一月 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.

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Steel sector emissions must fall 75% under 2°C scenario

10 八月 2021

Carbon emissions in the steel sector must fall by 75% from today’s levels to limit global warming to within 2 degree Celsius (°C), says Wood Mackenzie.

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China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

29 七月 2021

China’s CATL unveiled its newly-developed sodium-ion battery at a launch event today.

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Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

28 七月 2021

Demand across most commodities in China is expected to slow down in the second half of 2021, according to Wood Mackenzie’s new monthly China Economic Focus report.

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Next commodities supercycle will be driven by global energy transition

15 七月 2021

Another commodities supercycle is on the horizon, but it will be different from any that have come before. Fossil fuels won’t be in the vanguard and the winners will be the industrial metals needed to electrify society - cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, and aluminium.

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What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

14 七月 2021

The EU Commission proposed a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) as part of today’s “Fit for 55” package. James Whiteside, global head of multi-commodity research at Wood Mackenzie, said: “As the first mechanism of its kind, the CBAM is being designed in consultation with industry to avoid unintended consequences. “A CBAM that does not cover a substantial portion of the production chain will encourage carbon leakage - pushing emissions beyond the borders of the EU or shifting competition between EU and non-EU producers to the next stage of the value chain.”

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ArcelorMittal to take green steel honours with Sestao plan

13 七月 2021

European steelmaker ArcelorMittal today announced plans to become the world’s first steelmaker to produce fossil-free steel using virgin iron. ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steelmaker and Europe’s largest producer, plans to produce fossil-free steel via a process known as H-DRI-EAF.

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

29 六月 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.

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

23 六月 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).

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Wood Mackenzie expands energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill

18 六月 2021

Wood Mackenzie is pleased to announce its acquisition of Roskill, a privately-owned company and leader in metals and materials supply chain intelligence.

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

06 五月 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.

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World heading for a 3-degree C warming trajectory, as political headwinds slow the energy transition

Asia Pacific could become a global leader in the energy transition

Steel decarbonisation to redefine supply chains by 2050

Wood Mackenzie appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Wood Mackenzie Launches the Electric Vehicles and Battery Supply Chain Service at Mining Indaba 2023

Veritas Capital completes acquisition of Wood Mackenzie

Net zero scenario to require 9.7 Mt of new copper supply over next decade

Decarbonising global iron ore and steel industry by 2050 necessitates urgent action and US$1.4 trillion of investment

Complete ban on Russian commodity exports accelerate LNG growth and energy transition

Recycling alone can ease raw materials supply pressure but cannot meet demand

Steel industry emissions to decline 30% by 2050

Fair and transparent fiscal terms key to accelerating transition resource investments

Metals and mined commodity price spikes could signal long-lasting changes

Australian alumina and bauxite ban to further disrupt UC Rusal’s supply chain

China's renewables boom year poses major challenges to western markets

Bulks most affected by Russia-Ukraine conflict; rising power prices a key concern

2022 – A year of rebalancing for metals and mining

Sweden could become a pioneer in green steel production

Li-ion battery recycling not expected to take off before 2030

China’s copper industry cushioned from power crunch

Steel sector emissions must fall 75% under 2°C scenario

China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

Next commodities supercycle will be driven by global energy transition

What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

ArcelorMittal to take green steel honours with Sestao plan

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

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

Wood Mackenzie expands energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill

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