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Tantalum Ore; Powder and Wire Markets: 2005-2010
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Product Code: TA20505
This study analyzes the volatile global market for tantalum ore; capacitor grade tantalum metal powder and weld wire for application in tantalum capacitor anodes. This market, which is considered one of the most vital, yet most precarious supply chains in the electronics industry is plagued by bottlenecks due to resource locations and engineered tantalum powder and wire production capabilities. The study describes actual mine locations and their production capabilities; and explores new "resources" and the financial burden of excavation. The study also looks at the critical demand by engineered materials producers; including the dramatic turn of events for the supply chain between 2000 and 2005 which included take or pay contracts and the primary global mines in Australia facing administration. Forecasts for consumption by CV/g value; cost structure, yield ratios, shifting market shares in hard rock mining and powder supply. The development of polymer cathode matching systems- Forecasts to 2010.