Tellurium
Projects
Major Tellurium Projects Worldwide
The development pipeline for Tellurium projects spans exploration through production across multiple jurisdictions. These projects that will shape the future supply landscape for this technology metal.
Current Production
500
tonnes
Top Producer
China
55% share
Projects Tracked
0
Reserves
31,000 tonnes
Government Support and Strategic Initiatives
Recognizing the strategic importance of Tellurium, 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, Tellurium projects are eligible for various U.S. government support mechanisms including the Defense Production Act Title III program.
Key Industry Developments
Recent developments affecting the Tellurium project landscape:
First Solar announced Series 6 module manufacturing, significantly increasing CdTe production and tellurium demand
First Solar announced Series 7 larger-format modules and multiple new factory expansions in the US and India, projecting further tellurium demand growth
First Solar became the most valuable solar company globally; its CdTe module production of ~15 GW/year consumed the majority of global tellurium output dedicated to solar
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