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Burundian minerals at the heart of global technologies — aerospace, medical, energy, industry.

Ti — Titanium

Titanium: a metal with unlimited applications

45% lighter than steel Corrosion resistant Biocompatible
Aerospace & Aviation

Aerospace & Aviation

~50% of world production

Fuselages, turbines, engine parts, satellite structures. Titanium is essential in commercial and military aviation.

Medical & Dental

Medical & Dental

Total biocompatibility

Orthopedic prosthetics (hips, knees), dental implants, surgical instruments, bone screws. Not rejected by any living organism.

Energy & Environment

Energy & Environment

Sustainable industry

Solar panels, desalination units, equipment resistant to corrosive marine and chemical environments.

Pigments & Chemical industry

Pigments & Chemical industry

60%+ as TiO₂

Paints, automotive & building coatings, plastics, cosmetics, sunscreens. The largest global application of titanium.

Sports & Consumer goods

Sports & Consumer goods

High performance

Bicycle frames, golf clubs, tennis rackets, watches, jewelry, high-end eyewear. Lightness and resistance at the service of sport.

Electronics & Ceramics

Electronics & Ceramics

Advanced technologies

Advanced electronics, technical ceramics, capacitors, food colorant E171 (under regulatory review).

Other minerals — their uses

Lithium
Li

Lithium

  • Batteries for electric vehicles
  • Smartphones & tablets
  • Solar energy storage
  • Psychiatric medications
Coltan
Ta

Coltan

  • Capacitors for smartphones
  • Computers & game consoles
  • Aviation components
  • MRI medical equipment
Gold
Au

Gold

  • Monetary reserves & investment
  • Jewelry & goldsmithing
  • Electronic connectors
  • Cancer medical treatment
Amethyst
SiO₂

Amethyst

  • High-end jewelry
  • Wellness & lithotherapy
  • Decorative art objects
  • Export to China, USA, Europe

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