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Recycling and Strategic Imports Key to Rare Metal Security

Rare metals are essential in high-tech sectors including semiconductors, electric vehicles, aerospace, and green energy. Their heat resistance, corrosion resistance, and conductivity make them crucial for innovation. However, the global supply chain is highly concentrated in a few countries, increasing the risk of disruption.

Platinum group metals (PGMs), niobium, titanium, tungsten, cobalt, and lithium are often sourced from politically sensitive regions. South Africa and Russia dominate platinum and palladium production, while China controls rare earth elements. As a result, trade sanctions, war, and mine restructuring directly impact global supply and pricing.


Korea’s Urgent Need for Supply Chain Diversification

South Korea relies heavily on imported rare metals. With limited domestic reserves, the country faces mounting challenges as global demand rises. Key growth industries such as hydrogen energy, semiconductors, and battery manufacturing are vulnerable to raw material shortages.

In particular, Japan’s past export restrictions on hydrogen fluoride underscore the need for strategic management. Korea must secure rare metals not just for economic growth, but for industrial survival.


Recycling and Overseas Partnerships: A Two-Track Strategy

To counter supply chain instability, Korea is expanding its urban mining initiatives. Dong-A Special Metals leads in rare metal recycling, recovering high-value materials from spent catalysts, scraps, and industrial waste. These efforts reduce reliance on imports and enhance circular economy practices.

Additionally, Korea is actively pursuing overseas mining investments and partnerships. Governments and companies are working with nations in Africa, Central Asia, and Latin America. Countries like the U.S., Canada, and Australia are emerging as stable trade allies.

Korea is also expanding R&D in rare metal processing and building policy stockpiles for critical elements. These efforts are vital for long-term stability and industrial sovereignty.

Dong-A Special Metals will continue contributing to Korea’s rare metal strategy by offering advanced recycling technologies and secure material supplies for domestic manufacturers.



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