Tantalum and Niobium Industry Annual Report 2025

Contents
1. Definition, Type, Distribution, Application 4
1.1 Definition of Tantalum and Niobium 4
1.2 Types of Tantalum and Niobium 4
1.3 Distribution of Tantalum and Niobium Reserves 4
1.3.1 Global Tantalum and Niobium Reserves 4
1.3.2 Chinese Tantalum and Niobium Reserves and Product Distribution 5
1.3.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese tantalum metal production capacity statistics 29 5.Asian Metal Copyright2.1 Chinese Tantalum and Niobium Reserves 5
1.3.Asian Metal Copyright2.Asian Metal Copyright2.2 China's tantalum oxide production area 5
1.3.Asian Metal Copyright2 Niobium concentrate 50%min CIF China 17 3.Asian Metal Copyright2.3 China's niobium oxide production area 6
1.4 Application of Tantalum and Niobium Products 6
2. Economy and Policy 6
2.1 China releases revised FDI statistical system 6
2.2 Feedback received for third batch of third round of central environmental inspections 7
2.3 China sees major progress in latest round of mineral exploration 7
2.4 China to impose additional 34% tariff on all US imports 7
2.5 China raises tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84% 7
2.6 China raises tariffs on imported US products to 125% 7
2.7 China strengthens control over export of strategic minerals 7
2.8 China adjusts tariffs on US imports 7
2.9 China acts to curb excessive competition, support private economy 7
2.10 China launches fourth batch of third round of environmental inspections 7
2.11 Xinjiang promotes 162 mining rights projects 7
2.12 China launches nationwide crackdown on illegal solid waste disposal 7
2.13 China steps up inspections to crack down on illegal mining 8
3. Market Movements 8
3.1 Domestic Market 8
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright4 Ferroniobium EXW China 33 7.Asian Metal Copyright1 Tantalum oxide 99.5%min EXW China 8
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright1 Chinese niobium oxide production capacity statistics 23 5.Asian Metal Copyright2 Tantalum oxide 99.99%min EXW China 9
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright13 Jingu, Lumos collaborate on niobium microalloy applications 22 4.Asian Metal Copyright3 Niobium oxide 99.5%min EXW China 10
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright7 Limu Mining to launch Ta-Nb-W-Sn mining and smelting project 22 4.Asian Metal Copyright4 Niobium oxide 99.99%min EXW China 11
3.1.Asian Metal Copyright6 Dazhong Mining secures first large-scale lithium mining license 21 4.Asian Metal Copyright5 Tantalum metal 99.95%min EXW China 12
3.1.6 Ferroniobium 60%min EXW China 13
3.1.7 Brazilian ferroniobium 66% EXW China 14
3.2 Export market 15
3.2.Asian Metal Copyright2 Feedback received for third batch of third round of central environmental inspections 7 2.Asian Metal Copyright1 Tantalum metal 99.95%min FOB China 15
3.3 International Market 16
3.3.1 Tantalum concentrate Ta2O5 30%min CIF China 16
3.3.2 Niobium concentrate 50%min CIF China 17
3.3.3 Tantalum concentrate Ta2O5 30%min In warehouse Rotterdam 18
3.3.4 Ferroniobium 66%min In warehouse Rotterdam 19
3.3.Asian Metal Copyright3 China's niobium oxide production area 6 1.Asian Metal Copyright5 Tantalum metal 99.Asian Metal Copyright2 China's tantalum oxide production area 5 1.Asian Metal Copyright95%min D.Asian Metal Copyright4 Niobium oxide 99.Asian Metal CopyrightD.Asian Metal Copyright11 CMOC sees higher Q1 production for copper, cobalt, niobium, and tungsten 22 4.Asian Metal CopyrightP. USA 20
4. Company news 21
4.1 Orient Tantalum to source Fe-Ta-Nb alloys from Brazil's Taboca 21
4.2 Goldline Global delays the resumption of tantalum concentrate production 21
4.3 Zhuzhou Huachi inks deal to build tantalum-niobium project in Fengxin 21
4.4 Orient Tantalum plans private placement to fund tantalum-niobium projects 21
4.5 Chengxin Lithium to acquire 21% stake in Qicheng Mining 21
4.6 Dazhong Mining secures first large-scale lithium mining license 21
4.7 Limu Mining to launch Ta-Nb-W-Sn mining and smelting project 22
4.8 Chengxin Lithium strengthens control over Murong lithium mine 22
4.9 CMOC's annual copper, cobalt and niobium output hits new high 22
4.10 CMOC provides 2025 production guidance 22
4.11 CMOC sees higher Q1 production for copper, cobalt, niobium, and tungsten 22
4.12 CMOC delivers strong first-quarter performance 22
4.13 Jingu, Lumos collaborate on niobium microalloy applications 22
4.14 CMOC's H1 mining revenue hits record high 22
4.15 Jiangxi Dinghai Tatalum & Niobium reduces niobium pentoxide output 22
4.16 St George completes acquisition of advanced high-grade Araxa niobium-REE project in Brazil 23
4.17 WA1 Resources updates mineral resource estimate of Luni niobium deposit 23
4.18 Aldoro Resources releases maiden rare earth & niobium resource for the Kameelburg Project 23
4.19 WA1 Resources Announces $100 Million Placement to Advance Luni Niobium Project 23
5. Production Statistics 23
5.1 Chinese niobium oxide production statistics 23
5.1.1 Chinese niobium oxide production capacity statistics 23
5.1.2 Chinese niobium oxide operating rate statistics 23
5.1.3 Chinese niobium oxide output statistics 24
5.1.4 Chinese niobium oxide inventory statistics 24
5.1.5 Chinese niobium oxide producer number statistics 25
5.2 Chinese tantalum oxide production statistics 25
5.2.1 Chinese tantalum oxide production capacity statistics 25
5.2.2 Chinese tantalum oxide operating rate statistics 25
5.2.3 Chinese tantalum oxide output statistics 26
5.2.4 Chinese tantalum oxide inventory statistics 26
5.2.5 Chinese tantalum oxide producer number statistics 27
5.3 Chinese tantalum carbide production statistics 27
5.3.1 Chinese tantalum carbide production capacity statistics 27
5.3.2 Chinese tantalum carbide operating rate statistics 27
5.3.3 Chinese tantalum carbide output statistics 28
5.3.4 Chinese tantalum carbide inventory statistics 28
5.3.5 Chinese tantalum carbide producer number statistics 29
5.4 Chinese tantalum metal production statistics 29
5.4.1 Chinese tantalum metal production capacity statistics 29
5.4.2 Chinese tantalum metal operating rate statistics 29
5.4.3 Chinese tantalum metal output statistics 30
5.4.4 Chinese tantalum metal inventory statistics 30
5.4.5 Chinese tantalum metal producer number statistics 31
6. Customs Statistics 31
6.1 Chinese tantalum and niobium ore import statistics 31
6.2 Chinese tantalum powder export statistics 31
6.3 Chinese wrought tantalum metal export statistics 32
7. Supply and Demand Outlook 32
7.1 Tantalum oxide EXW China 32
7.2 Tantalum metal 99.95%min EXW China 32
7.3 Niobium oxide EXW China 32
7.4 Ferroniobium EXW China 33
7.5 Tantalum and niobium concentrate CIF China 33


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