Rhenium Production by Country: Top 5 Countries

4. Germany

Metric Tons: 6.89

In 2020, Germany produced a total of 6.89 metric tons of Rhenium. The flue dust obtained from the Mansfel smelter in Germany contains approximately 63 grams of Rhenium per ton. Rhenium is primarily sourced from molybdenite found in porphyry deposits, with Rhenium content ranging from 100 to 3,000 parts per million. Germany, through companies such as Buss & Buss Spezialmetalle, H.C. Starck, and Heraeus Precious Metals, engages in secondary production of Rhenium.