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.

Big Mining pivots to copper for growth

• 03 4月 2025

Miners are shifting gears - boosting copper investment while the rest of the sector cuts back. Is this the end of capital discipline?

Green steel in China: easier said than done

• 02 4月 2025

China steel is in its post-peak era – but can it get on an emissions pathway?  

Video | Analysing the potential of Glencore and Teck combining their copper operations

• 03 3月 2025

We use Lens Metals & Mining to explore the synergies of QB2 and Collahuasi

Video | Future aluminium supply: where is it coming from?

• 27 2月 2025

We use Lens Metals & Mining to take you through our aluminium supply outlook

Video | Boliden's acquisition of Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan mine assets

• 22 1月 2025

Discover the rationale behind Boliden’s $1.37 billion acquisition, and what it means for the future of the market

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

How long can nickel prices defy market fundamentals?

• 29 9月 2020

Nickel has ignored western market fundamentals, where demand has dried up due to the global pandemic, and prices have soared 30% since April. But these dysfunctional dynamics won't last.

The end of capital discipline in mining?

• 17 4月 2025

Discover why rising CapEx, copper-led growth and shifting strategies are reshaping the future of the mining industry.

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.

Over the rainbow: why understanding full value chain carbon intensity is trumping the colour of hydrogen

• 15 2月 2024

Dive into the hydrogen rainbow & explore carbon emissions insights focusing on colour to project-level carbon intensity for companies crafting strategies.

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

• 15 2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.

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

• 24 3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.

Steel alloys – a defining moment

• 04 5月 2022

Join us for our "Steel Alloys – A Defining Moment" webinar when we will discuss the critical role in global decarbonisation efforts steel alloys will play.

The big ban: global commodities in a post-Ukraine-war world

• 16 6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. Read more.

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

• 13 6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.

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

• 16 6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.

The potential impact of US tariffs on aluminium and steel markets

• 13 4月 2018

We spoke with Thomson Reuters on the recent steel tariffs at their Global Base Metals Forum. Will they support the US steel industry? Read the Q&A.

Maximising the value of mining in Oman

• 30 11月 2018

Learn how our metal and mining consultants helped create a more attractive commercial environment for Oman

Chinese iron ore mines: will they restart?

• 09 4月 2017

Watch our view on whether and when Chinese iron ore mines may re-start production and the factors affecting the start up.

Metals & Mining Corporate Tool

Global in-depth coverage of the metals and mining industry to inform your investment strategy.

Global nickel outlook: a pendulum of uncertainty

• 24 3月 2017

Since 1 January 2017, the nickel price has swung wildly on sentiment alone. Facing a relaxed export ban in Indonesia and potential mine closures in The Philippines, a great deal of uncertainty surrounds the market, which feeds China’s nickel pig iron (NPI) production and thus, the market for stainless steel.

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

• 08 12月 2021

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

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.

Metals and Mining Briefing | Capturing value from carbon taxes

• 08 7月 2021

Join us on Thursday 8th July for a discussion with Wood Mackenzie’s senior metals and mining experts to understand how carbon taxes and stakeholder pressure are reshaping the metals and mining investment environment.

Wood Mackenzie expands energy transition expertise with acquisition of Roskill

• 18 6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.

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.

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.”

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.