Through the years, Reference Metals has remained highly visible by organizing and participating in international conferences. These forums continue to make a major impact on the advancement of science and technology relating to niobium applications.

In addition, they are of critical importance to the company’s technical market development designed to keep niobium as a topical metal among researchers.

Still another benefit of the company’s participation in such events is that it provides a means of educating end users on the value of niobium in various industrial applications.

As part of its expanded influence, Reference Metals professional and technical personnel, in conjunction with CBMM, have visited more than 50 countries.

The Reference Metals market development program also involves universities and commercial companies that pursue various projects aimed at developing new or enhanced niobium applications.