Analysis of the International Supply and Demand Situation of Niobium and Tantalum Resources and Its Implications for the Development of Domestic Niobium and Tantalum Mining
Niobium and tantalum are indispensable rare metals in the global high-tech industry,yet the resource situation for niobium and tantalum in China is not optimistic.Globally,tantalum resources are primarily distributed in Australia and Brazil,while niobium resources are mainly concentrated in Brazil.Regarding niobium and tantalum exports,the Democratic Republic of Congo,Rwanda,and Nigeria play crucial roles in tantalum supply,contributing about two-thirds of the global supply;meanwhile,the global supply of niobium relies heavily on Brazil.Regarding consumption,the United States consumes nearly 40%of the worldwide tantalum in the aerospace sector,whereas China,due to its large crude steel production,leads in global niobium consumption.In terms of supply-demand relationships,China's external dependency on niobium and tantalum resources is approximately 99%and 93%,respectively.As critical industrial raw materials for China's future high-quality development,niobium and tantalum have diverse applications and broad prospects.The development of science and technology in China poses higher demands for the stable supply of the niobium-tantalum market,necessitating multifaceted promotion of the industrial chain development.Therefore,it is essential to strengthen geological exploration,formulate scientific development and utilization plans,promote industrial chain upgrades,enhance secondary resource recycling technology,and establish strategic reserve systems.These measures will improve resource development and utilization efficiency,stabilize market supply,promote industrial upgrading,and achieve sustainable development of the niobium and tantalum industry.
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