The Heavy Rare Earth Powerhouse
Terbium is one of the rarest and most valuable elements on the periodic table. As a Heavy Rare Earth Element (HREE), it possesses unique physical and magnetic properties that are impossible to replicate. It is the “secret ingredient” that allows modern electric vehicle (EV) magnets to survive intense thermal stress and enables advanced naval sonar systems to “hear” the ocean with unparalleled precision.Less Common Metals (LCM) is at the forefront of the HREE market. In 2024, we officially expanded our production capabilities at our Ellesmere Port facility to include high-purity Terbium and Dysprosium–Iron systems. This expansion represents a strategic milestone, securing a critical, independent supply chain for Western technology, defense, and the global green transition.