In the article “Rhenium in Focus: China Intensifies the Battle for a Rare Metal,” Capital examines the growing strategic importance of this technology metal for aviation, high-tech applications, and defense. Although China does not dominate production, the country can significantly influence limited supplies and price developments by building up large reserves. TRADIUM expert Frank Meier explains why demand is likely to remain high and why no equivalent substitute is currently available for use in heat-resistant alloys.
