CommoditiesRare earth element for chipmakers, defense firms getting harder to source, says CEOScandium is used for solid oxide fuel cells, high-strength metal alloys in defense and aerospace equipment and in wireless communication chips.SHAUN TURTONAugust 10, 2026 13:22 JSTCANBERRA -- Australian scandium mine developer Sunrise Energy Metals' share price surged 20% in early trading on Monday after the company was among the potential recipients of U.S. support for critical mineral projects.Read NextLatest on Commodities