Extraction or production of tantalum raw materials is widespread, encompassing primary industrial mining, artisanal mining, as a secondary mineral, or as a by-product. Brazil is currently the major producer, with
To calculate the value of a tantalum mineral, the main principle is that only the quantity of Ta₂O₅ contained is paid for, not the whole bulk of material. Basically, the
Niobium and tantalum raw materials can contain low levels of the radioactive elements thorium (Th) and uranium (U), leading to them being classified as naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). International
The TARANTULA project aims to develop a suite of novel, efficient, and flexible metallurgical technologies with high selectivity and recovery rates for tungsten (W), niobium (Nb), and tantalum (Ta). The
The Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) produces annual statistical reviews of the tantalum and niobium industries, highlighting main trends in production and consumption quantities. Confidential data is collected from T.I.C.
Due diligence ready! is dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with minerals and metals in their supply chain, focusing on, but not limited to, tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold.
The iTSCi Programme is a joint industry membership initiative between the Tantalum-Niobium International Study Center (T.I.C.) and the International Tin Association. It assists companies with due diligence and responsible sourcing
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
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