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 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
This page contains brief outlines to some of the more frequently asked questions about tantalum and niobium that are received by the T.I.C.’s Technical Officer