2022
Other for Beryllium in United States
The Defense Logistics Agency National Defense Stockpile sold 9 t of hot‑pressed beryllium powder in 2022, supplying defense and industrial users.
United States trade
Beryllium Ores
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Relevant Events
1 Jan 2019
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
U.S. National Defense Stockpile upgraded hotpressed beryllium powder to hot isostatic pressing structured powder, improving product quality and readiness.
1 May 2018
Regulatory Change for Beryllium in United States
The U.S. Department of the Interior published a list of 35 critical minerals, adding beryllium and elevating its strategic importance.
1 Jan 2018
Processing Startup for Beryllium in United States
The leading U.S. beryllium producer launched a comprehensive recycling program that recovers about 40% of beryllium from alloy scrap.
1 Jan 2018
Regulatory Change for Beryllium in United States
The Defense Logistics Agency Strategic Materials set a strategic stockpile target of 47 tons of beryllium metal in the National Defense Stockpile.
1 Jan 2018
Reserve Revision for Beryllium in United States
U.S. beryllium reserves were revised upward based on updated company information, reflecting new resource estimates.
1 Jan 2015
Mine Expansion for Beryllium in United States
Materion invested $23 million to develop bertrandite pits in Topaz-Spor Mountain, increasing mine output potential.
2015
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
Materion invested $23 million to further develop bertrandite pits in the Topaz‑Spor Mountain region, enhancing ore extraction capacity.
31 Dec 2014
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
The leading U.S. beryllium producer expanded beryllium hydroxide production capacity at its Delta, Utah facility, anticipating that global demand would exceed production over the next three years.
31 Dec 2014
Tariff Change for Beryllium in United States
Tariffs on beryllium oxide and hydroxide increased to 3.7% ad val and on unwrought beryllium powders to 8.5% ad val, effective 31 December 2014, raising import costs and influencing trade flows.
1 Jan 2013
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
Materion expanded its Delta, Utah plant capacity for beryllium hydroxide production, enhancing supply.
2013
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
Materion increased capacity to produce beryllium hydroxide at its Delta, Utah plant, expanding domestic hydroxide production.
1 Jan 2012
Processing Startup for Beryllium in United States
The Elmore, Ohio beryllium facility became operational, adding 73 t/yr production capacity to U.S. output.
2012
Processing Startup for Beryllium in United States
Materion’s primary beryllium plant in Elmore, Ohio, entered service, providing a 73‑t/yr capacity for producing high‑purity beryllium metal.
1 Jan 2008
Other for Beryllium in United States
U.S. Defense Department partnered with Materion to build a primary beryllium facility, initiating a key domestic production capacity.
2008
Processing Expansion for Beryllium in United States
The U.S. Department of Defense invested in a public–private partnership with Materion Corp. to build a primary beryllium facility in Elmore, Ohio, expanding domestic production capacity for high‑purity beryllium metal.
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