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
Primary global source from ion-adsorption clay processing in southern China
Northern Rare Earths
Minor terbium production from Bayan Obo processing
ETREMA Products
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
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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