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Ore mineral

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The niobium mineral of carbonatite deposits, and the reason niobium supply is so geographically concentrated.

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The niobium mineral of carbonatite deposits, and the reason niobium supply is so geographically concentrated.

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Material	Role	Grade note
Niobium	Principal ore	—

Niobium

A metal that makes steel much stronger when added in tiny amounts — a few hundred grams per tonne changes the whole…

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