Columbite (niobium ore) for steel alloys, superconducting materials, and aerospace components. High Nb₂O₅ content with certified sourcing.
Columbite (niobium ore) is found abundantly across Nigeria's central plateau and surrounding areas, often in association with tantalite. Our columbite is sourced from licensed operations and processed to produce high-grade concentrates for the global ferroniobium industry.
Niobium is a strategic metal used primarily as a microalloying element in high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steels. Just 0.03-0.05% niobium addition dramatically improves steel strength, toughness, and weldability, making it essential for pipeline, automotive, and structural steel production.
Certified quality parameters verified by independent laboratories.
Origin
Nigeria
Nb₂O₅ Content
≥ 40%
Ta₂O₅
≤ 10%
Sn Content
≤ 3%
Fe₂O₃
≤ 20%
Moisture
≤ 3%
U + Th (Radioactivity)
Within safe limits
Size
0–5 mm (concentrate)
Packaging
25kg / 50kg drums
Certification
SGS / ITSCI certified
Complete documentation package accompanying every shipment.
01 — Document
Certificate of Origin
02 — Document
Mineral Analysis Report
03 — Document
SGS Inspection
04 — Document
Bill of Lading
05 — Document
Export License
Trade Terms
Incoterms
FOB / CIF
Payment
100% Irrevocable L/C
Min Order
10 MT
Loading Port
Lagos, Nigeria
Delivery
21–30 days
Applications
Quality Control
Every shipment undergoes independent third-party inspection to guarantee compliance with international quality standards and destination country regulations.
SGS
SGS S.A.
Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas
Intertek
Intertek Group
Cotecna
Cotecna Inspection
Common questions about columbite sourcing and export.
Our columbite concentrate contains 40-65% Nb₂O₅, with varying amounts of Ta₂O₅ as an associated oxide. We supply to ferroniobium smelter specifications.
Yes, columbite and niobite are the same mineral. The name columbite is more commonly used in African mining. The extracted element is niobium (formerly columbium).
Each shipment undergoes SGS or Bureau Veritas inspection with XRF analysis for full oxide composition, including Nb₂O₅, Ta₂O₅, Fe, Mn, Ti, and trace elements.
Standard shipments range from 5-50 MT in drums or jumbo bags within 20ft containers. Each container holds approximately 20-22 MT of concentrate.
