the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) : T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 177

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T.I.C. Bulletin Entry – No. 177

his edition features guidance on gamma radiation measurements for transporting NORM materials, a major report on Brazil’s tantalum and niobium reserves and mining sector, and a deep dive into niobium capacitor technology. Other articles cover FeNb vs FeV steel alloying, mineral samples, and preparations for GA60 in Hong Kong.
Explore Bulletin 177 with best practices for NORM shipping, an in-depth feature on Brazil’s niobium and tantalum sector, and niobium capacitor performance insights.

Feature Article Title:

Brazil – A Large Country of Large Niobium and Tantalum Reserves

Feature Article Summary:

This comprehensive report maps Brazil’s geological formations and strategic mining sites, from the world-leading Araxá pyrochlore mine to the Pitinga tin–columbite–tantalite complex. The article profiles the four major producers — CBMM, Niobras, Taboca, and AMG — offering detailed reserve, production, and investment data.

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