Isotope osmium-187, the most expensive metal in the world, is produced and exported only in Kazakhstan, the "Adyrna" national portal reports with reference to the Kazinform site.
However, according to the Ministry of Industry and Construction, information related to the production of osmium is considered a state secret.
"According to Article 12, Clause 10 of the Law of Kazakhstan dated March 15, 1999 No. 349-I on State Secrets, information on the production of rare metals or other materials of strategic importance, including osmium, of the metallurgical industry is classified as a state secret," says the Ministry of Industry and Construction. .
1 gram of osmium-187 isotope produced only in the country starts from 10 thousand dollars and reaches 200 thousand dollars.
There is no substance denser than osmium-187 in nature. Produces this item for 9 months.
It is used to make measuring and medical instruments that require special accuracy.
It should be noted that, in addition to Kazakhstan, there are also osmium deposits in the USA, Australia, Columbia and Canada, but only Kazakhstan exports. Osmium mining is a state monopoly, and all proceeds from the sale of the metal go to the national treasury.
