Holmium
Projects
Major Holmium Projects Worldwide
The development pipeline for Holmium projects spans exploration through production across multiple jurisdictions. These projects that will shape the future supply landscape for this rare earth element.
Current Production
15
tonnes
Top Producer
China
95% share
Projects Tracked
0
Reserves
Part of total REE reserves
Government Support and Strategic Initiatives
Recognizing the strategic importance of Holmium, governments in major consuming nations have launched programs to support project development. These include direct financing, loan guarantees, streamlined permitting, and bilateral resource partnerships. As a USGS-listed critical mineral, Holmium projects are eligible for various U.S. government support mechanisms including the Defense Production Act Title III program. EU Critical Raw Materials Act provisions enable fast-track permitting and financing support for Holmium projects within the EU and partner nations.
Key Industry Developments
Recent developments affecting the Holmium project landscape:
Holmium prices rose dramatically during the rare earth crisis but attracted less attention than neodymium/dysprosium due to small market size
Adoption of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) continued to grow as a preferred surgical technique, supporting medical holmium demand
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Uses & Applications
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Supply Chain
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Mining & Processing
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Refining & Grade Specs
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Recycling
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Substitutes
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