Mining of germanium— a rare metal for electronics and optics, has been launched in Primorye.

Such production facilities are currently being developed as part of import substitution.

The Nizhny Novgorod region has started producing silica gels for pharmaceuticals and oil production. The Samara region has mastered the production of mastics and adhesives for the automotive industry. Bashkiria produces a phenolic antioxidant for building materials and rubber products.

 

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