Rb

Rubidium

Companies

Key Companies in the Rubidium Value Chain

The Rubidium industry encompasses at least 3 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 4 tonnes and prices around $12,500 per kg, the Rubidium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.

Annual Production

4

tonnes

Market Price

$12,500

per kg

Top Producer

Canada

50% share

Companies Tracked

3

Major Producers and Processors

The following companies are key participants in the Rubidium supply chain:

Sinomine Resource Group

Producer 002738.SZ
China

Produces rubidium as byproduct of cesium operations at the Tanco mine in Canada

Cabot Corporation (historical)

Former producer
United States

Previously produced rubidium compounds; business sold to Sinomine in 2019

Albemarle

Potential byproduct source ALB
United States

Rubidium is present in some lithium ores processed by Albemarle but not commercially recovered

Corporate Strategy Trends

Major consumers of Rubidium across the atomic frequency standards and gps and telecommunications timing sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 50% concentration in Canada.

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