America Gives China A Mineral Monopoly
Strategy Page reports on the current state of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the effects of Dodd-Frank.
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Why the Rare Earths Market Matters
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Business World Online reports that China produces 95% of the world's rare earth metals like tantalum which we use everyday.
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Common Politics Muddy Waters in Rare Earth Discovery
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
CNBC reports that rare earth minerals like tantalum are primarily controlled by China--a fact many countries hope to change.
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Rising Electronics Demand Stretch Tantalum Thin
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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.
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Market Tends for Tantalum 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
A lot of attention was focused on conflict minerals sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This attention focused investors on the growth potential in this market. Prices have been growing on strong physical demand, and the reduction of supply from Congo. The outlook for tantalum is strong in 2011.
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Conflict Minerals Act Compliance Poses Difficulties for Industry
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
A mining ban that was supposed to curb illegal mining activity that funds rebel groups in Eastern Congo has made the implementation of the “Conflict Minerals Act” passed by the US legislators, a difficult process. Also, China plans to create strategic reserves of minor metals.
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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.
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