| 1997 |
Full privatization of Silmet. |
| 2001 |
Completes the nitric fertilizer project that cuts down the discharge of nitrogen into the nature. |
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The Exporter 2001 award (by Enterprise Estonia; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications). |
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Region’s Promoter 2001 award (by Enterprise Estonia; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications). |
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Developer of Technology 2001 award (by Enterprise Estonia; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications). |
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Business Award 2001 (by Enterprise Estonia; Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications). |
| 2002 |
Produces its first tantalum metal ingot. |
| 2003 |
Launches ammonium bifluoride production line that ties fluoride and ammonia from residues into marketable product. |
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Cuts through the pipelines to the tailings pond and start working without it. |
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Completes of the “Utilization of refinery products” project. |
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Completes of the “NORM residues management” project. |
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Starts the production of tantalum and niobium chips. |