Columbite

Overview

Columbite is a black to brownish-black oxide mineral and a primary source of niobium, frequently occurring together with tantalite as coltan. It is a dense, hard mineral commonly mined from pegmatite formations and secondary alluvial deposits.

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Columbite-bearing ores are often subject to responsible sourcing requirements due to their association with tantalum and niobium supply chains.

Geological Occurrence

FOUND

In granitic pegmatites and placer deposits

OFTEN

Associated with quartz, feldspar, cassiterite, and mica

CONCENTRATED

Through gravity separation due to high specific gravity

Key Uses

Production of Alloys

Production of niobium alloys used to strengthen structural steel.

Production of Alloys

Production of niobium alloys used to strengthen structural steel

Aerospace and Defense

Columbite is employed in aerospace and defense applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios.

Aerospace and Defense

Aerospace and defense applications requiring high strength-to-weight ratios.

Tantalum Extraction

When associated with tantalite, it contributes to tantalum extraction for electronic components

Tantalum Extraction

When associated with tantalite, columbite contributes to tantalum extraction for electronic components

TRADE PROCESS

Overview
Our trade process spreads across CIF and FOB depending on the buyer’s preference.

Here’s what they entails:

1). Cost Insurance and Freight (CIF): Seller will handle everything from loading the vessel, paying for insurance, and sending the product to wherever the buyer wants it delivered.

2). Freight On Board (FOB): Seller pays for the transportation of the goods to the port of shipment, plus loading costs, while the buyer pays the cost of marine freight transport, insurance, unloading, and transportation from the originating port to the final destination.
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TRADE SPECIFICATIONS

Specifics
Origin: Nigeria

Mineral Type: Columbite

Physical Specification: Based On Buyer’s Specification

Quantity: Based On Buyer’s Specification

Price: Negotiable / Metric Tonne

TP: Ex Works/FOB/CIF

Payment Method: 100% irrevocable SBLC or L/C at sight.

Shipping Time: 15 days after confirmation of L/C

Loading Port: Lagos, Nigeria
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