The coltan ore (short for columbite-tantalite and known industrially as tantalite). In Africa, Nigeria is rich in coltan/columbite resources. Columbite deposits occur in Plateau, Kogi, Kano, Nasarawa, Kaduna, and Bauchi states, mainly in the placer deposits of cassiterite. In Africa, miners must upgrade coltan ore to a saleable grade (like 50-60% …Web