In the global race toward electrification, lithium-ion batteries have emerged as the cornerstone of mobility, consumer electronics, and renewable energy storage. However, with the skyrocketing demand for batteries—driven by electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale storage, and portable electronics—there’s a growing realization that mining alone cannot support the required scale of...

Introduction Antimony, a lustrous gray metalloid, plays a critical role in numerous industrial applications due to its unique properties, such as corrosion resistance, flame retardancy, and its ability to form hard alloys. Found naturally in the mineral stibnite, antimony is most commonly used in flame retardants, lead-acid batteries, semiconductors, and various alloys. The global antimony...

Market Overview / Summary The global rare earth metals market size was valued at USD 5.11 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2034.  Over the past decade, global demand for these materials has grown steadily, supported by rising consumption in energy-efficient solutions, the proliferation of smart devices, and increased investments in sustainable energy systems....