Molybdenum
A critical constituent in the production of high-strength steel, molybdenum is renowned for its performance at high temperatures.
Molybdenum (Mo)
Molybdenum is used largely in steelmaking. When employed as an alloying agent, molybdenum enhances strength, hardenability, weldability, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Molybdenum is almost always extracted as a by-product of other mineral ores, particularly copper. China is by far the largest producer and also holds the largest reserves.
Current operations are generally not associated with major ESG issues. Nevertheless, civil society groups and the media occasionally cover environmental issues associated with the molybdenum supply chain, notably in Latin America and China.
Main uses and applications
Molybdenum is used largely in steelmaking. When employed as an alloying agent, molybdenum enhances strength, hardenability, weldability, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Molybdenum is almost always extracted as a by-product of other mineral ores, particularly copper. China is by far the largest producer and also holds the largest reserves.
Current operations are generally not associated with major ESG issues. Nevertheless, civil society groups and the media occasionally cover environmental issues associated with the molybdenum supply chain, notably in Latin America and China.
Key Industries
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Auto
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Construction
Key Countries
Top Producer
China
Top Reserves
China
Supply Chain Risk
TDi Sustainability's data rates Molybdenum's association with the following issues as high or very high:
Country Governance Risks
Molybdenum's association with countries experiencing:
Violence and Conflict
Weak Rule of Law
Poor Human Rights
Poor Environmental Governance
Association with ESG issues
TDi Sustainability's data rates Molybdenum's association with the following issues as high or very high:
Pollution