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The Tantalum Mining Corporation (Tanco) extracts from an LCT pegmatite deposit (Lithium, Cesium and Tantalum), it has been in commercial operation since the 1970s.
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Spodumene
Spodumene is a lithium sourcing feldspar, an alternative to lithium carbonate to supply Li2O to ceramic glazes. Contains up to about 8% Li2O. |
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