U.S. Plans $40 Million Scandium Oxide Purchase Amid Supply Concerns
Published on: Sept. 22, 2025, 4:53 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency plans to buy scandium oxide worth up to $40 million from Rio Tinto to bolster national defence stockpiles. This move responds to China’s export controls on the rare earth element. The U.S. aims to secure scandium supplies critical for defence and technology sectors.
