Russian attack to Ukraine effects also on Scandium supply Reliaible suppply chain based on stabile western countries is needed.
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has not only impacted the price and availability of commodities such as oil and gas, but aluminium, nickel and rare earth elements including titanium, scandium and palladium.
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/09/06/war-in-ukraine-the-knock-on-effects-on-the-minerals-necessary-for-the-green-transition-a78729