[ericlewis]

I suppose because they didn't say it was less magnetic than iron?

[jahewson]

All other metals are less magnetic than iron.

[nocterro]

Niobium?

[skykooler]

Niobium on its own isn't even ferromagnetic, it's paramagnetic, and not very strong. However, it can be alloyed with other metals including iron and nickel to produce a stronger magnet than any pure element.