Global tantalum reserves 2010-2023
In 2023, the world's total reserves of tantalum amounted to an estimated 390,000 metric tons, which is the sum of the reserves in China, Australia, and Brazil – the only countries for which data was available.
Previously known as tantalium, tantalum is a rare transition metal that is hard, blue-gray in color, and lustrous. It is highly resistant to corrosion, which makes it invaluable for high-temperature applications such as in electrical devices and aircraft engines, as well as with handling corrosive chemicals.
Previously known as tantalium, tantalum is a rare transition metal that is hard, blue-gray in color, and lustrous. It is highly resistant to corrosion, which makes it invaluable for high-temperature applications such as in electrical devices and aircraft engines, as well as with handling corrosive chemicals.
