Tantalum
Companies
Key Companies in the Tantalum Value Chain
The Tantalum industry encompasses at least 5 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 2,000 tonnes and prices around $500 per kg, the Tantalum market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
2,000
tonnes
Market Price
$500
per kg
Top Producer
DR Congo
32% share
Companies Tracked
5
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Tantalum supply chain:
AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group (TANIOBIS)
Operates TANIOBIS, the worlds largest tantalum processor, at its plant in Goslar, Germany; processes concentrates into capacitor-grade powder
Global Advanced Metals (GAM)
Integrated tantalum miner (Greenbushes, Wodgina) and processor; major Western tantalum supply chain participant
Kemet (Yageo)
Major tantalum capacitor manufacturer (acquired by Yageo); one of the largest consumers of tantalum powder
Vishay Intertechnology
Major electronic component manufacturer producing tantalum capacitors
Alphamin Resources
Operates the Bisie tin-tantalum mine in North Kivu, DRC; produces tantalum concentrate alongside tin
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Tantalum across the electronic capacitors and aerospace superalloys sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 32% concentration in DR Congo.
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