DRC: Re-Emerging as a Tantalum Hotspot
Tantalum from the DRC has a tarnished image, but projects by capacitor makers to revive the nation's industry could change that.
Tantalum from the DRC has a tarnished image, but projects by capacitor makers to revive the nation's industry could change that.
Kemet Corporation (NYSE:KEM) announced a plan for sourcing conflict free tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
2011 began with positive fundamentals to support rising tantalum prices. But, 2012 may prove to be a different ballgame.
The tantalum industry has made noble efforts to source conflict-free tantalum but solutions can have unintended effects.
The Huffington Post reports the Dodd-Frank Act will affect the minerals markets, especially tantalum.
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:MSI) reports it has launched a project to source conflict-free tantalum from the DRC.
ECN reports AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX) has developed “Solutions for Hope Project,” a pilot program to deliver conflict-free tantalum.
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