Tantalum Investing News

Gippsland: Conflict-free Tantalum in Egypt

Vivien Diniz — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:00:41 +0000

Gippsland is working on developing its Abu Dabbab tantalum project in Egypt. While Abu Dabbab could potentially supply 25 percent of global tantalum supply, it is rarely mentioned in the tantalum space.

Officers in Congolese, Burundian Armies Still Benefiting from Illegal Mineral Trade

Vivien Diniz — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:00:20 +0000

The Washington Post reported that armed groups and high-ranking officials in Congolese and Burundian armies are continuing to benefit from illegal mineral trade in Eastern Congo.

Solid Resources in The Financial Press

Gretchen Cruz — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:26:46 +0000

Solid Resources (TSXV:SRW) was featured in The Financial Press: "Solid Resources Buoyant on Spain economy".

Critical Elements Announces Delay in Rose Project

Roz Visarra — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:26:16 +0000

Mining Weekly reported that Critical Elements’ flagship project will begin its first production at least a year from its original production date as it prioritizes securing a deal with an offtake partner. The Rose project PEA estimated a total of 3.5 million pounds of tantalum pentoxide over the mine’s lifespan of 17 years.

KEMET Announces Expansion of Tantalum COTS MnO2 Series

Roz Visarra — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:35:53 +0000

KEMET Corporation (NYYSE:KEM), a manufacturer of tantalum products, announced that it has expanded its tantalum T513 COTS MnO2 series with an industry leading 35v rated product.

AMG Announces Volte Grande Tantalum Mineral Resources Update

Roz Visarra — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:29:19 +0000

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group NV (AMS:AMG) announced that it has updated its tantalum resource estimates for its Volte Grande mine in accordance to the National Instrument 43-101 guidelines.

Solid Resources Completes Private Placement

Pia Rivera — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:23:59 +0000

Solid Resources Ltd. (TSXV:SRW,OTCQX:SLDRF,FWB:YRS) announced the completion of the second tranche of its previously announced non-brokered private placement for a total of 3,975,000 units representing gross proceeds of $318,000.

Matamec Announces Results of Zeus Property Drilling

Roz Visarra — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:59:13 +0000

Matamec Explorations Inc (TSXV:MAT), a tantalum exploration company, announced that the drilling results from its Zeus property show significant high grade rare earth potential.

Canada: A Tantalum Producer in the Making?

Michelle Smith — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:30:55 +0000

The next generation of Canadian tantalum mines is in the pipeline. But what about the financing?

Tantalum Market Update (April 18, 2013)

Michelle Smith — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:25:41 +0000

A brief overview of tantalum price developments, supply and demand and significant market movers.