Terrafame's Scandium Push in Finland: Trafigura Backs a Critical Metal Play Terrafame, a Finnish company heavily backed by commodities trading giant Trafigura, has taken center stage in the global push to secure scandium, a crucial metal used in aluminum alloys and renewable energy technologies.
As demand for scandium soars, driven by its unique properties and widespread applications, Terrafame's operations have sparked both excitement and concern among industry insiders and environmentalists alike.
Understanding Terrafame's Scandium Production in Finland Terrafame, previously known as Talvivaara Mining Company, has undergone significant transformations since it was acquired by Trafigura in 2016.