COLUMBITE (NIOBIUM ORE / NIOBITE)

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COLUMBITE

A substantial deposit of columbite in East Africa provides a high-quality source of niobium and tantalum.

Characteristics:

• High niobium pentoxide content (Nb2O5)
• Non-zero tantalum pentoxide content (Ta2O5)
• Sustainable mining site with collaboration of local community and tribe elders

Physical specifications:

Niobium Pentoxide (Nb2O5)	>60%
Tantalum Pentoxide (Ta2O5)	>10%
Rough size	2-10 cm in diameter