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Coltan Deposits in Kenya

February 4 , 2024 295 days 543 0
  • Kenya has confirmed the discovery of its first coltan deposits.
  • Coltan, short for columbite-tantalite, is a valuable mineral that is used in various industries.
  • Tantalum, derived from coltan, is used in the production of capacitors.
  • The global demand for coltan is rapidly increasing, and its price, averaging $48 per kg, depends on the tantalum content.
  • The Democratic Republic of Congo holds more than 70% of the world's coltan reserves.

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