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
Produces rubidium as byproduct of cesium operations at the Tanco mine in Canada
Cabot Corporation (historical)
Previously produced rubidium compounds; business sold to Sinomine in 2019
Albemarle
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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