Supply of Tantalum Stretched Thin, Prices May Boom
The supply of tantalum from non-conflict sources is stretched thin. Prices may rise as increased demand for electronics pushes electronics manufacturing companies' stockpiles to the limit. Tantalum prices have already jumped over the last year, and may continue their rise by 50 percent through 2011 as scrap for the metal is running out.
US Taking Steps to Stop Trade in Conflict Minerals
Monday, August 2, 2010
In an exclusive interview with Tantalum Investing News, Mike Davis of Global Witness explains the humanitarian conditions on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the steps needed to ensure the security of civilians and an end to ‘conflict minerals’ exploitation in the region.
Enough Conflict-Free Tantalum to Meet Increasing Global Electronics Demand?
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Recent reports on the global electronics industry show steady growth continuing in 2010 and onwards as emerging economies drive demand for electronic products.
Tantalum Mine Back on Track after Noventa Hits Reset Button
An exclusive interview with Noventa Chairman of the Board, Eric Kohn.
Tantalum Capacitor Producers: Industrial Overview
The largest application for tantalum is in the electronics capacitor industry, totaling approximately 68 percent of global demand. Although tantalum consumption in the United States in 2009 was estimated to decrease by about 5 percent from the previous year, a large manufacturer of passive electronic components sees a very strong demand for tantalum caps in general, but...
Commodity Focus – Tantalum
GMF- Resource Calculator reports on the commodity, Tantalum. Of these 4 minerals, of tantalum is in the position of being he greatest concern due to the fact that in the last 10 years ever increasing amounts of conflict tantalum has entered the western world, while recently there have also been significant shutdowns of western tantalum [...]
Noventa Limited – New High Grade Tantalum Discovery at Marropino
Noventa (LON:NVTA) announced that independent assays on three pits have confirmed an additional deposit, measuring approximately one kilometre square, of very high grade tantalum bearing ore on its existing Marropino mining concession area.
Gippsland: Heemskirk Tin Project Drilling Update
Gippsland Limited (ASX:GIP) reports an update on the drilling at the Heemskirk tin project located north of Zeehan on Tasmania’s west coast. Drilling at the near surface Queen Hill deposit has confirmed continuity of high grade tin mineralization over potentially mineable widths. For complete news release, click here. For Gippsland’s company profile & projects, click here.
Gossan Awards Incentive Stock Options
Gossan Resources Limited (CVE:GSS) reported that it has awarded 640,000 incentive stock options exercisable at $0.15 per common share to officers, directors and consultants of the Company. This grant of options is in compliance with the terms of the Company’s Stock Option Plan and remains subject to the acceptance of the TSX Venture Exchange.
MDN Reports its Financial Results for the Second Quarter
MDN Inc.(TSE:MDN) reported that it filed its interim financial results today for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010.
AMG affiliate Timminco to form joint venture with Dow Corning at Becancour Silicon Metal Facilities
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V.’s ( AMS:AMG) publicly listed affiliate, Timminco Limited (TSE: TIM) announced today that it has agreed to form a joint venture with Dow Corning Corporation at its silicon metal production facilities in Bécancour, Québec.
AMG reports second quarter results
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. (AMS:AMG) reported second quarter 2010 revenue increased 13% to $243.5 million from $214.9 million in the second quarter 2009.
Commerce Resources Drilling at Eldor Begins
Commerce Resources Core. (CVE:CCE) reports that drilling is underway on it’s Eldor tantalum-niobium and rare earth element project, Quebec, Canada. The goal for drilling is to identify a carbonatite-hosted REE deposit. For complete news release, click here. For Commerce Resources company profile, click here.
Matamec Successfully Recovered REE-Y-Zr Values from Eudialyte Concentrates From the Kipawa Deposit
Matamec Explorations Inc. (CvE:MAT) announced that the Matamec research doing metallurgical testwork has successfully recovered rare earth, yttrium and zirconium values from eudialyte concentrates originating at its Zeus property.
First Gold Intersects 1.24% Li2O, 2,206 g/t Rubidium, 148 ppm Ta2O5, 129 ppm Beryllium, 76 ppm Gallium and 93 ppm Cesium Over 14.45 Metres in Hole LR-10-60
Fri, Aug 6, 2010
First Gold Exploration Inc. (CVE:EFG) reported the most recent drill results for the Lac Pivert/Rose project.
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