Rare metals opportunities.(Brief Article)

From: Mining Journal | Date: December 7, 2001 | Copyright information

Tantalum is a rare metal with a number of unique properties that are making it especially valuable in a variety of high-technology applications. Recently, the highest demand has been from the electronics industry where tantalum is used to make miniature, high-efficiency electronic capacitors. Demand increased by over 20% in 2000, and dwindling inventories caused a dramatic increase in prices for tantalum. Mineral concentrates sold for over US$150/lb [Ta.sub.2] [O.sub.5], a four-fol...

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