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

• 19 4月 2021

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

ArcelorMittal to take green steel honours with Sestao plan

• 13 7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.

Next commodities supercycle will be driven by global energy transition

• 15 7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.

What would an EU carbon border adjustment mechanism mean?

• 14 7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.”

Slower H2 demand across most commodities in China

• 28 7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.

China’s CATL launches sodium-ion battery

• 29 7月 2021

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

Asia Pacific FTM storage costs to decline 30% by 2025

• 19 1月 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.

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

• 18 3月 2021

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

Hitting the brakes: how the energy transition could decelerate in the US

• 16 5月 2024

The US is facing a pivotal moment for its energy future. Depending on the results of the election, investment in the energy and natural resources sectors could play out in very different ways.

The great reopening: what the end of China’s ’zero-Covid’ strategy means for global energy and natural resources.

• 23 3月 2023

What the end of China's 'zero Covid' strategy means for global energy and natural resources

Metalmorphosis: how decarbonisation is transforming the iron and steel industry

• 19 10月 2023

As the steel industry solves its carbon problem, we see a tectonic shift towards greener metallics like hydrogen-based DRI & scrap over hot metal.

Steel decarbonisation to redefine supply chains by 2050

• 19 10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.

Wood Mackenzie LME Forum 2025

• 15 10月 2025

Attend the Wood Mackenzie LME Forum in London to discuss challenges and opportunities for mined commodities, including lithium, nickel, copper, aluminium, EV & Batteries and Zinc.

Gridlock: the demand dilemma facing the US power industry

• 17 10月 2024

This research piece addresses what will be the central theme of US power markets over the next couple of years and potentially beyond.

Metals & Mining Briefing | Is 2020 the year that changed mined commodities forever?

• 10 11月 2020

Join our senior metals and mining experts as they assess the impacts of 2020 on mined commodities and what's in store next for markets.

2020年第四季度金属在线研讨会

• 03 11月 2020

2020年是充满不确定性的一年，突如其来的疫情给全世界的经济带来巨大的冲击，也深深地影响了金属的市场和商品的价格。和诸位一道，伍德麦肯兹也在紧密跟踪这一年来市场的变化。 在2020年逐步接近尾声之际，我们回顾过去，总结当下，展望未来，在第四季度金属研讨会上为您带来金属行业独到的分析，与您分享我们最新的观点。本次研讨会的话题包括： • 铝市场展望 • 铜市场展望 • 金市场展望 • 镍市场展望

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

• 21 10月 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.

What does the pathway to a net-zero economy look like for miners?

• 06 7月 2020

Global emissions must reach net-zero by the second half of the century to keep global temperature rises below 2°C. Emissions from metals production will need to halve over the next 20 years in order to hit this target, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Women in energy

• 23 7月 2020

We showcase research and analysis from some of our most accomplished and influential women in energy and natural resources. Meet some of the many outstanding women we're proud to work with – and explore their latest thinking.

Escalation of US sanctions on Turkish aluminium imports would devastate Turkish downstream sector

• 10 8月 2018

Commenting on today's announcement from Donald Trump regarding the US' intentions to double tariffs on aluminium imports from Turkey, Wood Mackenzie Senior Research Analyst, Kamil Wlazly, said:

US oil and gas companies learn to live with higher standards

• 26 5月 2023

Pressure from stakeholders is pushing oil and gas companies to improve their environmental performance, driving industry consolidation

Will the natural resources sector recover from Covid-19?

• 07 5月 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus, the oil price crash and the impending global recession present an enormous challenge for energy and natural resources. Keep up with the spread of Covid-19 and its impact on your sector.

Coronavirus Guide

• 03 3月 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. 

Indonesia elections and impact on energy and mining and metals sectors

• 16 4月 2019

Indonesia heads to the polls on 17 April 2019. Wood Mackenzie and sister company Verisk Maplecroft discuss what this means for the energy, and mining and metals sectors.

IMO 2020 – what does it mean for downstream, upstream, LNG and bulks sectors?

• 07 5月 2019

Implementation of IMO 2020 regulation is just eight months away and its implications will be felt beyond refining and shipping. Wood Mackenzie's Asia Pacific experts weigh in on what this means for the different sectors.

Trump raises Turkey's steel import tariff to 50%

• 15 10月 2019

US President Donald Trump has announced an increase in Section 232 tariffs on Turkish steel from 25% to 50%

Global energy transition and supply issues key for aluminium in 2020

• 03 2月 2020

Potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and West Africa are key to the outlook for aluminium in 2020, according to Wood Mackenzie.

Rio Tinto will spend $1bn to reach net zero emissions by 2050

• 26 2月 2020

Rio Tinto has announced it will spend $1bn to reach net zero emissions by 2050

The nickel industry in 2020: Optimism amidst the chaos?

• 07 4月 2020

Webinar | The Energy Transition in the age of the coronavirus: a metals & mining perspective

• 22 4月 2020

Please join us on Wednesday, April 22nd for a presentation and discussion with Julian Kettle, Vice Chairman of Metals and Mining at Wood Mackenzie. With over 30 years in the industry, Julian is well placed to talk through previous mining downturns, what we can expect in the current market and how it will affect the Energy Transition for metals: • The energy transition: a double-edged sword for metals • Is carbon the new differentiator for metals? • Where is the value in a decarbonising world?