Japan's Dowa raises indium prices by 7 pct – Reuters

Japan's Dowa raises indium prices by 7 pct
Reuters - Sep 15, 2008
TOKYO, Sept 16 (Reuters) – Dowa Electronics Materials Co, Japan's biggest indium supplier, said it has raised its selling prices for the metal by 5000 yen

SRI Consulting Releases Securing Scarce Elements Report – MarketWatch

SRI Consulting Releases Securing Scarce Elements Report
MarketWatch - Sep 22, 2008
Indium, for instance, is processed into an important transparent conductive coating (indium tin oxide) for the popular liquid crystal and plasma flat panel

SMG Bets on Indium Price Increase – Compound Semiconductors Online (press release)

SMG Bets on Indium Price Increase
Compound Semiconductors Online (press release), TX - Sep 15, 2008
SMG Indium Resources Ltd. is banking on an increase in the demand for metal indium, according to an article in Greentech Media. The company, which filed an

SMG's $55 Million IPO Plan: Stockpile Indium – Seeking Alpha

SMG's $55 Million IPO Plan: Stockpile Indium
Seeking Alpha, NY - Sep 16, 2008
By Jennifer Kho The reason for which is indium. Those companies plan to make solar panels that use the metal, which is only produced in small amounts today.

New research has found that indium helps improve the absorption of essential trace elements – such as copper, manganese, chromium, copper and zinc – in the body, thereby allowing them to perform their functions more efficiently. It has also been shown to have age-related benefits, including improving memory, increasing libido, keeping weight stable and regulating blood sugar levels.