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Commodity

Coltan

Tracked across 11 events · 231 articles · First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last active Mar 06, 2026

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Accidents
Coltan is the primary mineral extracted from the Rubaya mines, which are central to this event. The mine collapse significantly impacts its supply, as Rubaya produces a substantial portion of the world's coltan.
Jan 30, 2026 · 134 articles
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International
Coltan is the ore from which Tantalum is extracted. The Rubaya mine accounts for approximately 15% of the world's Coltan output, making it a significant global source.
Feb 18, 2026 · 11 articles
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Accidents
Coltan is the primary mineral extracted from the Rubaya mines. The mine collapse highlights the ethical and supply chain risks associated with its extraction, which is crucial for electronics and aerospace industries.
Jan 31, 2026 · 23 articles
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Accidents
The supply of Coltan, a critical mineral for electronics and aerospace, is affected by the mine's closure and instability. Rubaya mine produces about 15% of the world's Coltan.
Jan 31, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Rubaya, a strategic coltan-mining hub, is a key financial stronghold for the March 23 Movement, producing about 15% of the world's supply. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has offered these assets to the United States.
Feb 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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