Raw materials Blog
News on Strategic Metals and Information on Their Potential as Physical Assets
This Scarce Raw Material Could Threaten the Expansion of the Hydrogen Economy
Green hydrogen is supposed to make industry and transportation more climate-friendly. A shortage of iridium for hydrogen production is looming.
How Alternative Investments Can Help with Diversification
In these turbulent economic and political times, a diversified portfolio is more important than ever. Learn how alternative investments such as strategic metals can help reduce downside risk.
Artificial Intelligence Helps Find Critical Raw Materials
Welcome to the future of raw materials searches. Artificial intelligence could soon become indispensable in the hunt for new deposits in the depths of the earth or the far reaches of the universe.
Why Strategic Metals Buyers Should Prefer Collective Custody Over Individual Storage
If you’re buying strategic metals, you’ll have to store them properly. In this article, we outline your investment metal storage options and the differences between them.
Will China Ban the Export of Raw Materials?
Gallium and germanium are important raw materials to produce microchips and solar panels. Starting in August, China will make the export of both technology metals subject to approval.
Rare Earths: Is the Price Slide Over?
The price slide that the markets have experienced in recent months appears to have come to an end. New signs indicate that the market is stabilizing and a possible price recovery is imminent.
China Considers Export Ban on Rare Earth Technologies
China may restrict exports of tech related to rare earth magnets, possibly in response to Western export controls on microchips. What would be the blowback of an escalating trade dispute?
Two Billion Euros: Germany Plans Fund to Secure Raw Materials
The German government aims to secure its long-term supply of raw materials by investing at home and abroad. Can its planned two-billion-euro fund help achieve this?
Strategic Metals as an Alternative to Gold and Silver
Gold and silver are particularly popular as investments. However, the two precious metals have got competition and are no longer the only option for investment metals.
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 sharply in recent months. In an interview, raw materials experts from TRADIUM explain the background.
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