coltans

[US]//ˈkəʊl.tænz//
[UK]//ˈkoʊl.tænz//

Translation

n.Plural of coltan; a dull black metallic ore from which niobium and tantalum are extracted.

Phrases & Collocations

coltan mining

coltan ore

coltan reserves

coltan smuggling

raw coltan

coltan deposits

coltan dust

coltan extraction

coltan trade

conflict coltan

Example Sentences

the coltan mining industry in congo has faced international criticism for human rights violations.

global demand for coltans continues to rise as electronic devices become more prevalent.

researchers have discovered significant coltan deposits in the eastern region of the country.

the coltan trade has been linked to funding armed groups in several african nations.

illegal coltan extraction poses serious environmental threats to forest ecosystems.

coltan reserves are concentrated in just a few countries worldwide.

the fluctuation of coltan prices affects the global electronics supply chain.

governments are implementing stricter regulations on coltan exports to combat smuggling.

coltan consumption has doubled over the past decade due to smartphone production.

sustainable coltan sourcing is becoming a priority for major technology companies.

the coltan market experiences periodic shortages during geopolitical instability.

environmentalists warn that coltan mining destroys critical wildlife habitats.

international monitors have been deployed to oversee legal coltan operations in the region.

the discovery of new coltan reserves could reshape global supply dynamics.

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