Welcome to Noventa

Noventa aims to be one of the world's largest and lowest cost suppliers of tantalum and morganite.

Noventa Limited is in the process of becoming an industrial scale supplier of tantalum concentrate, a rare metal widely used in the consumer electronics industry and producer of morganite, a rare gemstone.

The Jersey based company was formed in 2001 for the purpose of funding the development and exploration of mineral titles in Mozambique. Noventa currently holds several mining and exploration licences and is already operating its Marropino mine. Full production from the Morrua mine is planned for 2009.

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Tantalum Markets

Pure tantalum is characterised by its high melting point, its exceptional resistance to chemical attack, its capacity to store and release electrical charge and its corrosion resistance. These unique chemical properties have led to its widespread use in the electronics and aeronautics industries and in the making of surgical appliances.

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Country Profile

Mozambique has experienced one of the world’s most rapidly growing economies over the past five years. Its real GDP growth averaged 8.1 per cent over the past decade with decreasing inflation and sustained political stability. Growth has been driven primarily by foreign-financed ‘‘mega-projects’’ in mining, energy and infrastructure, supplemented by large donor aid inflows.

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