Coal-fired electricity generation reached all-time highs globally in 2021, showing that eliminating coal from the energy mix will not be a simple task.

This graphic charts 200 years of the gold-to-silver ratio, plotting the pivotal historical events that have shaped its peaks and valleys.

Because of its role in clean energy technologies, lithium demand hasn’t only increased, it has transformed.

This infographic maps US non-fuel mineral production by state in 2021 using data from the United States Geological Survey.

This graphic lists all of the minerals that the government deemed critical to both the economic and national security of the United States.

As battery prices keep dropping, the global supply of EVs and demand for their batteries are ramping up.

While rising interest rates bring macroeconomic headwinds for equity valuations, gold has had a special relationship with interest rates in recent hikes.

Global EV sales were on track to hit 6.3 million units in 2021—nearly double the total of 2020.

Looking back on what gave investors strong returns in 2021, it was the year of industrial and energy metals.

In the race to secure raw materials needed for the green revolution, new world powers could emerge as demand for clean energy metals grows. For now, China has the lead.

This graphic based on data from EV Volumes compares Tesla and other top carmakers’ positions today and gives market share projections for 2025.

Together, the world’s top 10 gold miners produced 27.48 million ounces in 2020, worth approximately $48 billion.