What are the main industrial uses of lanthanum and how do they influence its demand outlook?
One overlooked demand driver is lanthanum's use in hydrogen storage alloys for nickel-metal hydride batteries, still relevant in hybrid vehicles and backup power. While neodymium magnets grab headlines, lanthanum's steady industrial base provides a floor for prices. Watch China's agricultural modernization push, as light-conversion film adoption could expand lanthanum consumption in farming regions.
