Tantalum used in electronics capacitors and medical implants.
Reference level, set August 2026
Indicative reference: Tantalite concentrate, indicative level — no free live index available
MetalsPlace's indicative reference level for tantalum is about 185.00 USD/lb, set in August 2026. It is not a live quote and does not move daily: tantalite concentrate, indicative level — no free live index available. Contract prices are agreed between buyer and seller.
| Indicative level | ~185.00 USD/lb |
|---|---|
| Set | August 2026 |
| Type of figure | Indicative reference level (not a live quote) |
| What it measures | Tantalite concentrate, indicative level — no free live index available |
| Source | Not published: an indicative level set by MetalsPlace in August 2026, not taken from a named price index |
| Unit | USD/lb (US dollars per pound) |
Indicative only, not a contract price. How MetalsPlace sources its prices
Tantalum is a dense, highly corrosion-resistant refractory metal whose biggest single use is in capacitors for phones, laptops and automotive electronics. It is mined mostly as tantalite and coltan ore, with Central Africa — the DRC and Rwanda — supplying a large share alongside Brazil, Nigeria and Australia. It is not exchange-traded, and responsible-sourcing rules on conflict minerals shape who can buy which material.
Tantalum is traded by contract, not on an exchange. Ore is usually quoted per pound of contained tantalum pentoxide (Ta₂O₅), with discounts for low grade, impurities, or missing chain-of-custody paperwork. Refined powder and wire are priced separately and higher.
Tantalum is one of the 3TG conflict minerals. Many buyers can only accept material with documented, audited chain of custody, so the same grade of concentrate can sell at very different prices depending on its paperwork.
Yes — tantalum is valuable enough that capacitor scrap, sputtering-target offcuts and mill scrap are routinely recycled. Price depends on tantalum content and contamination. You can list tantalum scrap on the MetalsPlace board.
| Date | Price | Daily Change |
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| Nov 10, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
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| Oct 29, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
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| Oct 23, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 185.00 | — |
Prices are indicative and updated daily. Not for use as binding contract prices.