Tantalum Market Update (April 5, 2012)

By Michelle Smith — Exclusive to Tantalum Investing News

Tantalum prices in March appeared to be continuing a softening trend. For the month, prices ranged between $89 and $105 compared with the $110 to $125 range solidly maintained during the first quarter of 2011.

H.C. Starck, a specialty metals processor, recently announced a 28 percent rise in sales for 2011. The company indicated that the growth was supported by high demand for tantalum and niobium products, particularly from Asia and the electronics industry….

Tantalum Market Update (April 5, 2012)