Columbite Ore

State: Plateau, Bauchi, Kaduna, Nasarawa

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Description

.Columbite is a vital raw material used in the production of superalloys, capacitors, and high performance electronics. Found in granitic pegmatites and often mined alongside tantalite (together known as coltan), columbite plays a critical role in aerospace, defense, and the manufacture of smartphones and other digital devices. Its strategic importance and growing demand in technology sectors make it a highly valuable mineral globally.