Tb

Terbium

Companies

Key Companies in the Terbium Value Chain

The Terbium industry encompasses at least 3 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 320 tonnes REO and prices around 985-1,050 $/kg oxide, the Terbium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.

Annual Production

320

tonnes REO

Market Price

985-1,050

$/kg oxide

Top Producer

China

98% share

Companies Tracked

3

Major Producers and Processors

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

China Southern Rare Earth Group

Producer
China

Primary global source from ion-adsorption clay processing in southern China

Northern Rare Earths

Producer 600111.SS
China

Minor terbium production from Bayan Obo processing

ETREMA Products

Consumer
United States

Sole manufacturer of Terfenol-D magnetostrictive alloy, used in sonar systems and precision actuators for the US Navy

Active Operations and Development Projects

These are the key Terbium operations and development-stage projects associated with the companies above:

Browns Range

Northern Minerals

Pilot
Country: Australia Capacity: ~20-40 tonnes Tb/year planned

One of very few heavy REE projects outside China with significant terbium content in xenotime ore

Corporate Strategy Trends

Major consumers of Terbium across the permanent magnets (ndfeb additive) and green phosphors for displays 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 98% concentration in China.

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