Democratic Republic of Congo Tantalum Supply Chain — Production, Exports & US Reliance

Democratic Republic of Congo appears ranked #1 in the producer list for tantalum on the Critical Minerals HQ Tantalum page (out of 4 listed producers).

Current Tantalum Price

148 USD/kg (updated 2026-05-03T18:54:14.722Z) — see the Tantalum live price page for refresh history and chart.

Democratic Republic of Congo's Role in the Global Tantalum Supply Chain

The DRC's dominant production position and history of conflict minerals issues create both supply and ethical supply chain risks.

Top Tantalum Producing Countries

  1. Democratic Republic of Congo
  2. Rwanda
  3. Australia
  4. Brazil

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Frequently Asked Questions

What share of global tantalum comes from Democratic Republic of Congo?

The DRC's dominant production position and history of conflict minerals issues create both supply and ethical supply chain risks.