On April 16, Oriental Tantalum (000962) disclosed its investor activity record, which mentioned that in 2025, driven by the demand for large-scale scientific projects, high-performance computing chips, smart vehicles, and defense equipment, the markets for ultra-high-purity niobium materials, high-purity tantalum materials for semiconductors, high-voltage high-capacity tantalum powder, and high-temperature alloy special steel are expected to rebound. The irreplaceable importance of tantalum and niobium metals, due to their natural attributes, will be further highlighted, and the company will usher in new development opportunities.