Tantalum
Tracked across 11 events · 603 articles · First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last active Aug 10, 2026
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Business
Impact: Tantalum is a critical mineral that will be added as a co-product in the updated Feasibility Study for the CV5 Pegmatite and included in the Preliminary Economic Assessment for the broader Shaakichiuwaanaan Project.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Tantalum is a critical mineral being evaluated in the metallurgical testing program at the Volney project, with historical production of tantalite concentrate up to 57% Ta₂O₅.
Jun 09, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The successful extraction and purification of Tantalum from the Crevier Project could increase its supply, potentially impacting its market.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Tantalum, a rare metal contained in Coltan, is a key component in smartphones, computers, and aircraft engines. Over 15% of the world's supply comes from Rubaya's mines.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: The ApplePick program generated significant quantities of tailings material for a Feasibility-level Tantalum recovery program, indicating future potential for Tantalum production.
May 03, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: The drilling program also returned tantalum assays, indicating the presence of Tantalum alongside lithium.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
NioBay Metals Inc. (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) has been awarded a grant of $500,000 from the Government of Canada — Quebec under the Canada — Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (Quebec)' Mining Research and…
Impact: Key commodity for the project; used in high-tech applications, and the grant supports its production.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
The Trump administration announced roughly $3 billion in new federal support for critical minerals and battery projects at a State Department roundtable on August 8, 2026. The package includes a $1.4 billion conditional loan from…
Impact: Critical mineral not mined in the U.S.; Talison Minerals processes it.
Mar 08, 2026 · 112 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The Shaakichiuwaanaan Galan Lithium Project also presents an opportunity for tantalum extraction, adding to its potential as a critical mineral powerhouse.
Apr 01, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
Impact: DRC has tantalum reserves; outbreak may affect exploration and investment.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
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