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EU Presents Draft Law to Safeguard Critical Raw Materials
The European Union has presented plans to fundamentally revamp its policies dealing with critical raw materials to reduce its dependence on individual countries.
Raw Materials Market for Rare Earths Sends Confusing Signals
The market for rare earths has been on the move since the beginning of the year. Raw materials experts from TRADIUM explain the global supply situation and puts the current situation in context.
Where is the Price Journey for Hafnium Heading?
The price of hafnium, which is used in aircraft turbines, for example, has risen exceptionally sharply in recent months. In an interview, two raw materials experts from TRADIUM explain the background to the development.
Rare Earths from Europe: Dream or Soon Reality?
The discovery of a large rare earth deposit in Sweden became public earlier this year. It is still unclear if and when mining the raw materials can reduce the EU’s dependence on imports from China.
Which Raw Materials are Suitable as Physical Assets?
Investing in physical assets does not have to be limited to real estate or works of art. Metallic raw materials can also interest private buyers.
Hafnium Price Going After the Record
A restricted supply combined with growing demand in aircraft turbine construction: The price of the technology metal hafnium has been rising strongly since the beginning of 2022.
More Platinum Metals in Catalytic Converters Needed to Meet New Emission Standards
Catalytic converters must work more efficiently to further limit pollutant emissions from cars. This requires more platinum, palladium and rhodium in the filter.
Inflation Hedging through Physical Assets
Individuals can use strategic metals as physical assets to focus on long-term value growth and protect their investments against inflation.
Oxygen Supply in Space Thanks to Neodymium Magnets
Researchers find a method to produce oxygen in space using super magnets. These could replace the centrifuges that have been used so far.
More Wind Power from the North and Baltic Seas
Massive expansion of offshore wind energy in the North and Baltic Seas agreed to make Europe less dependent on fossil fuels. This could increase the overall demand for critical raw materials.
Precious Spice Metals for High-Tech Products
Strategic metals are usually applied in industry in small doses – as in seasoning in the kitchen. Demand for the rare spice metals is increasing, causing prices to rise in many cases.
Microchips: Performance Leap Thanks to Gallium
The Bosch Technology Group is advancing the development of semiconductor technology with technology metals: Gallium nitride is expected to make microchips even smaller and more powerful.
New Efficiency Records for Solar Cells Thanks to Indium
The technology metal indium is helping to increase the energy production of solar modules. An efficiency of 50 percent could soon be reached.
Duty-Free Warehouse: How Investors Can Save Taxes
The decision to acquire Strategic Metals raises the question of storage. In order to benefit from tax advantages as well, a duty-free warehouse can be a useful option.
Rare Earths: Price Level on the Commodity Markets Remains High
Mining of rare earth metals to be stepped up. Expert sees ingredients for a perfect storm in commodity markets.