The Elements

Seventeen elements.
One strategic story.

Their unique magnetic and conductive properties make them difficult to substitute, underpinning strong long-term demand fundamentals across electrification, defense and advanced manufacturing.

Nd

Neodymium

#60

Permanent magnets in EV motors & wind turbines

critical

Pr

Praseodymium

#59

High-strength magnet alloys, aerospace

critical

Dy

Dysprosium

#66

Heat-resistant magnets for EVs & defense

critical

Tb

Terbium

#65

Phosphors, magnets, solid-state devices

critical

La

Lanthanum

#57

Catalysts, optical glass, NiMH batteries

light

Ce

Cerium

#58

Polishing, catalysts, glass additive

light

Sm

Samarium

#62

SmCo magnets for high-temp applications

light

Eu

Europium

#63

Red phosphors in displays & LEDs

heavy

Gd

Gadolinium

#64

MRI contrast, neutron shielding

heavy

Y

Yttrium

#39

Superconductors, lasers, ceramics

heavy

Ho

Holmium

#67

Strongest magnetic moment, lasers

heavy

Er

Erbium

#68

Fiber optic amplifiers

heavy