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Data Protection & Privacy Policy

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I. INTRODUCTION The T.I.C. is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes the types of personal data the T.I.C. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects from you (e.g. booking forms,

Antitrust Compliance Policy

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Purpose, Scope and Implementation The T.I.C. is fully committed to ensuring that all of its activities are carried out in full compliance with all applicable antitrust legislation.  Failure to comply

Presidents Alignment Statement

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The Presidents alignment statement Tatalum-Niobium International Study Centre The T.I.C. Industry Association has taken note of recent reporting indicating that a landslide in Rubaya in January 2026 has contributed to

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Pre-registration for GA67

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T.I.C. General Assembly and Conference 13–16 September 2026 • Yinchuan, ChinaVenue: JW Marriott Yinchuan Registration 13–16 September 2026 Yinchuan, China JW Marriott Yinchuan The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) invites

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Who was Anders G. Ekeberg?

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Anders Gustaf Ekeberg was born in 1767 in Sweden. He was a Swedish scientist, mathematician, and poet. He became a professor at Uppsala University in 1794 and initially made his
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Gallery: Niobium minerals

Niobium (Nb)

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Minerals containing Niobium (Nb). All photos copyright T.I.C. 2019/2020
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Further information

Niobium (Nb)

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Tantalum and Niobium: Deposits, Resources, Exploration Methods and Market (Simandl et al, 2018) British Geological Survey (BGS) profile on niobium and tantalum Geology, Exploration and Mining: 101 website resources KEMET
Cambior, Ferroniobium production (Rachelle Bergeron)

Harmonised system commodity codes

Niobium (Nb)

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Developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), this is a six-digit figure for describing internationally traded goods. Individual countries may further extend this code with an additional two or four
A Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on a China Southern Airlines A380. © Airbus 2011

Superalloys (Nb)

Niobium (Nb)

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Superalloys are a group of polymetallic high performance alloys that possess very high melting temperatures, high strength, and considerable resistance to wear in corrosive and oxidizing environments.
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Niobium (Nb)

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) makes an immeasurable contribution to improving human health. Every day MRI machines help medical professionals save and improve countless lives around the world. It is estimated
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Applications for niobium

Niobium (Nb)

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Niobium consumption is dominated by its use as additive to high strength low alloy steel and stainless steel for oil and gas pipelines, car and truck bodies, architectural requirements, tool
Cambior, Ferroniobium production (Rachelle Bergeron)

Processing: extraction and refining

Niobium (Nb)

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Two separate processing schemes are utilized for niobium production. Those companies that mine pyrochlore convert the niobium oxide units into HSLA ferroniobium through the aluminothermic reduction process or by reduction