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There are mounting fears in the tantalum market that serious shortages are looming. Weak demand in consuming industries, particularly capacitors, coupled with large inventories in the supply chain, has kept tantalum prices low.

Western’s focussed, well-financed approach must be increasing the odds of the company either successfully developing the project on its own or in a JV, or becoming a takeover target for one the majors in the industry..

Nidec Corporation (NYSE:NJ), the Japan headquartered manufacturer of small-to-mid-size motors, fan motors, and pivot assemblies, is to expand its presence in China through the construction [...]