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Tantalum
Conflict-Free Tantalum for Electronics
Overview
AL AIN METALS CORPORATION LIMITED supplies conflict-free tantalum from African mining regions. Tantalum is a rare, highly corrosion-resistant metal essential for electronics manufacturing, particularly in the production of capacitors used in smartphones, laptops and medical devices.
Africa, particularly the Great Lakes region (DRC, Rwanda, Burundi), is a significant source of tantalum ore (coltan). Our sourcing operations are conducted with strict adherence to conflict-free supply chain requirements and applicable international regulations.
Every tantalum shipment is independently verified for grade and comes with documentation confirming compliance with OECD Due Diligence Guidance and applicable conflict mineral regulations. We provide buyers with full traceability from mine to export.
Specifications
FormColtan ore, tantalum oxide, refined metal
Ta₂O₅ Content20%–40% (ore), 99.9%+ (refined)
AssayXRF and ICP-OES analysis
OriginDRC, Rwanda, Burundi
CertificationConflict-free verified
Applications
Electronics capacitors (smartphones, laptops)
Medical devices and implants
Aerospace components
Chemical processing equipment
Nuclear reactors
Surgical instruments
Vacuum furnace parts
Superconductors
Available Forms
●Coltan (columbite-tantalite) ore
●Tantalum oxide (Ta₂O₅)
●Refined tantalum metal
●Tantalum powder
Export Markets
United StatesJapan (Tokyo)Germany (Frankfurt)China (Shanghai)South KoreaUnited Kingdom (London)
Compliance
OECD Due Diligence Guidance for conflict minerals
Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 compliant
EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
RMI (Responsible Minerals Initiative)
Full chain-of-custody documentation
Compliance with applicable export regulations
Packaging
●Secure drum packaging
●Weight verification and labelling
●Contamination-free packaging
●Customs-ready documentation
Logistics
●Secure collection from mining partners
●Insured international freight
●Customs clearance support
●Full tracking and delivery confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your tantalum conflict-free?
Yes. Our tantalum supply chain is fully aligned with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for conflict minerals. We source from verified mining operations and provide full documentation confirming conflict-free status for every shipment.
What regulations apply to tantalum imports?
Tantalum is subject to conflict mineral regulations in many jurisdictions including the US Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 and the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. We provide documentation to help buyers meet their regulatory compliance requirements.
What forms of tantalum do you supply?
We supply tantalum as coltan ore, tantalum oxide (Ta₂O₅), refined metal and powder. The form depends on buyer requirements and intended application. Contact our trading desk for current availability.
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