Tellurium Supply Concerns Could Bode Well for Juniors
Despite stagnancy in tellurium prices and market demand, production of the metal is set to grow as long-term production dries up.
Despite stagnancy in tellurium prices and market demand, production of the metal is set to grow as long-term production dries up.
A brief overview of tellurium price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.
Solar energy has monopolized tellurium headlines lately, but what other markets exist for tellurium?
As the solar producers slow production, tellurium producers are feeling the crunch.
Daily Finance reported rare earth elements and companies that use them are quickly losing value in 2012.
A weaker-than-expected April has pushed tellurium prices to their lowest point in more than eight months as the solar and appliance industries see slow sales. However, rising cell efficiencies should provide some light at the end of the tunnel.
As many investors and metal traders are only beginning to understand the use and value of tellurium, others are warning of its growing supply challenges.
Seeking Alpha reported First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is a strong investment for 2012 with its use of cadmium-telluride for solar panels.
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