The Future of Tantalum and Niobium Mining Technology
Jan 13, 2010· The Future of Tantalum and Niobium. Share. ... niobium was a byproduct of tantalum mining, with increasing demand ensuring that it was highly valued and highly priced. All of the world''s main tantalite mines are hosted in pegmatite ore bodies, including Wodgina, Greenbushes, Marropino and Bernic Lake in Canada. ... Widely used in equipment ...