Summary: Ruthenium, a silvery grey mineral, has nearly doubled in price over the past year due to its increasing demand in artificial intelligence, particularly in hard disks. Dwindling production and a lack of investment are expected to further support prices, potentially leading to a supply deficit next year.

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