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Obscure metal used to fight crusaders has surged 67% in a month

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It’s turning out to be a great year for minor metals. Rechargeable-battery ingredient cobalt has gained 83%, while ruthenium, used in the chemical industry and electronics, is up 63%. The latest star is vanadium, an obscure silvery-grey metal thought to have been used to harden steel as far back as the Crusades.
 
 
 
 
 

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