Coltan

Strategic Coltan Sourcing from Uganda & the Great Lakes Region

Tebuseke Farm Supply Limited is a trusted supplier of ethically sourced Coltan (Columbite–Tantalite) — a critical mineral used in the global electronics and aerospace industries. Our Coltan is primarily sourced from Uganda and neighboring regions within the Great Lakes Mineral Belt, which is rich in rare and valuable resources.

We ensure compliance with both Ugandan mineral export laws and international conflict-free mineral standards, offering buyers quality assurance, transparency, and traceability.

Industrial Use of Coltan

Coltan is the primary source of tantalum, a heat-resistant, corrosion-proof metal used in:

lectronics Manufacturing

  • Mobile phones, laptops, tablets
  • Capacitors and microchips

Aerospace & Aviation

Jet engine components, turbines

Medical Equipment

Surgical implants, hearing aids

Automotive Industry

Electric vehicle components, sensors

Product Grades & Quality Standards

We supply high-grade raw Coltan ore, with consistent testing and grading prior to export:

  • Tantalum Content: 30% to 40% Ta2O5

  • Niobium Content: Up to 15% Nb2O5 (where applicable)

  • Moisture: Below 1%

  • Radioactivity Level: Compliant with international safety thresholds

  • Packaging: Sealed 50kg or 100kg industrial-grade bags, container-ready

Each shipment is accompanied by:

  • Assay certificate (SGS, Bureau Veritas, or approved local lab)

  • Certificate of Origin

  • Export License (issued by Uganda’s Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines – DGSM)

Product Grades & Quality Standards

Our Coltan is sourced from:

  • Licensed mining cooperatives in Western Uganda and border zones

  • Conflict-free, traceable supply chains, in alignment with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for responsible mineral sourcing

We conduct:

  • Regular site inspections

  • Legal documentation audits

  • Supply chain verification to ensure human rights and environmental standards are upheld

We support ethical mining, community development, and sustainable livelihoods in mineral-rich areas.

Export & Logistics

  • Packaging: Sealed, moisture-protected sacks in 20ft or 40ft containers
  • FOB Kampala or CIF global ports
  • Lead time: 10–15 business days upon order confirmation
  • Export documentation includes:
    • Bill of Lading

    • Packing List

    • Assay Report

    • Export Permit

    • Safety and handling guidelines

Global Supply Capability

We serve:

  • Electronics manufacturers
  • Smelters and refiners
  • Industrial supply chains in Europe, Asia, North America, and the UAE

Custom grades and recurring supply contracts available upon agreement.