The spark that makes the gold shine is still missing. But that will change.

The energy transition is causing an upturn in the mining sector. Tin is one of the metals in demand.

According to the latest studies, demand for silver could rise sharply both in industry and for jewelry and silverware.

Festivals and the wedding season in India are fueling demand for gold, perhaps particularly strongly this time.

The expansion of parcel services' electric fleets in Germany is progressing rapidly.

Environmentally friendly technologies are in vogue and battery storage systems are increasingly in demand.

Precious metal prices are trending well. Higher gold prices should also have an impact on white metals.

Not much is missing and the central banks will break last year's record of gold purchases.

There is great joy in the Rosamunde Pilcher country of Cornwall as lithium deposits have been discovered.

China is the big player in the raw materials market and is now tightening controls on rare earths and potash fertilizers.