Brazil on Top of the Tantalum Game
Though it receives little recognition, Brazil has the largest tantalum reserves and is the largest supplier of the metal.
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Brazil Dominates Tantalum Market
Market Resource reported Brazil is at the forefront of the tantalum and niobium product. As quoted in the press release.: Tantalum and niobium are close geologically, however, the two metals have different industry paths and development dynamics due to the very different application areas. Tantalum market has been under pressure due to the shortfalls of [...]
Conflict Minerals Act Delay Hurts Mining Operations
The delay of the full implementation of the Conflict Minerals Act, while helping to create a more responsible and transparent system, may have harsh consequences for miners in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Starck Buying Most Tantalum from Brazil Mine
Resource Investor reported that H.C. Starck GmbH will purchase tantalum concentrates from Advanced Metallurgical Group (AMS:AMG).
AMG Enters Into Tantalum Supply Agreements
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. (AMS:AMG) announced supply agreements with its traditional partners at fixed prices through 2012.
Rising Electronics Demand Stretch Tantalum Thin
Rising demand for consumer electronics’ will stretch the supply chain of tantalum thin, potentially eliminating stockpiles of the metal. Tantalum is essential for high tech electronics, and prices having been rising on limited supply. Ron MacDonald from Cansource explains how this will effect the market.
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.
