The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) outlines Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs) as regions impacted by armed conflict, weak governance, and human rights violations. Adhering to OECD and EU guidelines,

​The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) defines the "Supply Chain" as encompassing all aspects related to the responsible sourcing of tantalum minerals, with a particular focus on due diligence, especially

REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) is an EU regulation managing chemical safety. It requires companies to register substances with ECHA, ensuring transparency on potential health and environmental

To better serve the tantalum and niobium industries, the T.I.C. has developed "Ask an Expert", a service that allows both members and non-members to ask technical questions to the Association.

Tantalite on the international market generally contains a minimum of 30% Ta2O5, while lower grade material with a minimum of 20% Ta2O5 may also be of interest. The commercial payable