Beijing’s billion-dollar Belt and Road investments are redrawing Latin America’s economic map – and raising fears that the region is trading sovereignty for infrastructure

All along the supply chain, from pioneering EV manufacturers and battery technology to recycling and charging, companies are fighting to dominate their niche. And for the savvy investor, this opens up many opportunities to capitalise on in this new and exciting market

‘White gold’ could remake the geopolitical landscape – with winners and losers on either side

The green transition is driving the development of car batteries for electric vehicle operation. Stationary energy storage to compensate for fluctuations in electricity production is on the horizon. The battery boom is creating investment opportunities in the automotive sector, in battery manufacturers and in commodity producers

Relationships are important in all walks of life and countries now need to ensure the business supply chains for rare and essential minerals are secured

Cobalt and lithium prices have surged as a rise in renewable energy has increased the need for battery storage solutions. However, the bubble may be about to burst for these metals