Even setting aside the disruptions and uncertainty created by the pandemic, 2020 was a tumultuous year on mining and metals markets.

Amid efforts to move the world away from fossil fuels, energy metals are a key pathway to tackling climate change and transition towards a low-carbon future.

Analysts say silver's dual role and its greater volatility mean it could fare better than gold.

Precious metals have broad applications in the medical field, well beyond the dental uses most people associate with them.