tantalum metal

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  Dodd-Frank, Australian Cuts Threaten Tantalum

  By Philip Burgert  |  February 10, 2012

  Markets for tantalum metals used primarily in electronics could face short supplies by as early as 2014 in part because of reduced Australian production and impending restrictions from the US Dodd-Frank Wall Street reform law.

• Tantalum Fundamentals

  By Terence Van Der Hout  |  September 6, 2011

  Starting in mid 2009 tantalite ore prices began to increase dramatically. In less than a year, tantalite ore prices more than doubled, with prices in June 2011 peaking at $132 per pound. What has caused this rise?