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Mibra mine

Production of raw materials

Tantalum (Ta)

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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
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Valuation basis

Tantalum (Ta)

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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
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NORM

Transporting NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials)

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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
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EU regulation

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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.
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Conflict Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)

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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,
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Map showing the location of ITSCI-registered mines (at February 2016)

Responsible sourcing: supply chain due diligence

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​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
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reach

REACH (EU)

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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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Ask an expert

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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.
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Typical market specifications

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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
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ekeberg Prize

Early History

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Tantalum was discovered in 1802, one year after niobium by Anders Gustaf Ekeberg (1767-1813). Ekeberg was born in Sweden and graduated from the University of Uppsala in 1788. He embarked

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Driving Innovation with Tantalum and Niobium From Aerospace to Medical Devices – Shaping the Future. Why Tantalum & Niobium? Discover the unique properties and applications of these extraordinary elements. Join

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