China’s Control of Tantalum Production

Business Insider reported on the 38 minerals, including tantalum, that China controls the production and supply of.

As quoted in the market news:

China taps its resources more aggressively than any country, thanks to cheap labor, high demand and money to spare.

While total reserves may mean more in the long run, in the short run the country that leads production controls supply.

Click here to read the full Business Insider report.