In an article published on 5 January 2026, the French-Canadian online newspaper La Presse examines Western industries’ dependence on China as a dominant supplier of rare-earth raw materials. TRADIUM Managing Director Matthias Rüth explains why, for both industry and policymakers, the availability of critical raw materials is becoming increasingly important-often outweighing price considerations. One key element in strengthening security of supply is the recycling of metals. TRADIUM expert Christian Hell offers initial insights into a related germanium recycling project he is currently working on.
