Tantalite Ore

Origin

DR Congo (DRC), Nigeria and Ethiopia

Overview

Kresta Earth Resources Limited supplies high-quality Tantalite Ore, a strategic mineral rich in tantalum (Ta₂O₅), essential for modern electronics, aerospace, and energy industries. Our tantalite is recognized for its high grade, reliable supply, and low impurities, meeting the growing global demand for critical raw materials.

Key Features

• Ta₂O₅ Grade: 20%–40%
• Form: Lumps and concentrates
• Impurities: Low uranium and thorium content
• Moisture: Less than 1%

Applications

• Capacitors and high-performance electronics
• Aerospace and defense components
• Medical devices and surgical equipment
• Energy storage systems and batteries
• Superalloys for turbines and jet engines

Geological Context

Tantalite mineralization is hosted in granitic pegmatites and alluvial placer deposits. Pegmatite-hosted tantalite is associated with late-stage magmatic processes, while secondary alluvial deposits form through weathering and concentration in river systems.

Deposit Types:

• Pegmatite-hosted tantalite ore
• Alluvial and eluvial placer deposits

Host Rocks:

• Granitic pegmatites
• Quartz-mica schists and gneisses
• Metasedimentary sequences adjacent to intrusions

Mineralogy

Primary minerals include Tantalite-(Fe), Tantalite-(Mn), with associated columbite, quartz, feldspar, and muscovite.

Export Logistics

Our tantalite ore is transported via road and rail networks to major ports such as Dar es Salaam, Beira, and Durban. We offer bulk, containerized, or bagged shipments customized to client requirements.