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The graphene revolution is progressing slowly but surely
Enthusiasts thought the discovery that graphene, a form of carbon, could be extracted from graphite would change the world. They might've been early, not wrong.
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Gold price ends 2025 near record highs
The price of gold hit a new all-time high on Boxing Day before falling in the final days of the year
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US stocks: opt for resilience, growth and value
Opinion Julian Wheeler, partner and US equity specialist, Shard Capital, highlights three US stocks where he would put his money
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Metals and AI power emerging markets
This year’s big emerging market winners have tended to offer exposure to one of 2025’s two winning trends – AI-focused tech and the global metals rally
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King Copper’s reign will continue – here's why
For all the talk of copper shortage, the metal is actually in surplus globally this year and should be next year, too
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The looming copper crunch
Miners are not investing in new copper supply despite rising demand from electrification of the economy, says Cris Sholto Heaton
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'It’s time to close the British steel industry'
Opinion The price tag on British steel is just too high. It's time for Labour to make a grown-up decision and close down the industry, says Matthew Lynn
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How to invest in gold
There are a number of ways you can invest in gold, from buying the yellow metal directly to investing in a gold ETF or buying gold-mining stocks. We look at the pros and cons of each strategy.
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Why is the copper price rising?
Fears of an upcoming 50% copper tariff have caused a spike in copper prices in the US, though the red metal’s price is falling elsewhere
