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73 · Tantalite-columbite

Coltan (Ta)

Strategic mineral with very high value essential for the global electronics industry.

Coltan profile

Composition
Ta + Nb
Family
Tantalite-columbite
SONALEK monthly prod.
10 t
Annual revenue (80%)
4,8M$
Region
Central Africa
Coltan — SONALEK

Main uses

Consumer electronics
Capacitors in smartphones, laptops, tablets — every device contains it.
Aerospace
High-temperature alloys for jet engines and turbines.
Medical
Biocompatible surgical implants, MRI equipment.
Energy
Nuclear and chemical equipment resistant to corrosion.