Scarce metal very expensive on the hunting grounds of world powers | Financial

Limited quantities of rare metals are sometimes required for better conductivity of batteries or for strengthening other metals such as steel and iron.

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Amsterdam – The production of electric cars, wind turbines and smartphones is hindered by the increasing scarcity of metals and minerals. These are necessary for the ‘green revolution’, which is rapidly consuming scarce metals. World powers compete for the metals. Investments in commodities such as rhodium and vanadium are shooting for records.

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