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Tungsten

Tungsten is a hard, dense metallic element with the highest melting point of all metals, widely used in industrial and military applications. The metal is primarily extracted from wolframite and scheelite ores and is valued for its exceptional strength, heat resistance and density. Tungsten's main industrial use is in the production of tungsten carbide, a compound used to manufacture cutting tools, drill bits, mining equipment and wear-resistant parts. The metal is also essential in the production of high-speed steel alloys, which retain hardness at elevated temperatures. Other significant applications include filaments for lighting, electrodes for welding, radiation shielding and components in aerospace and defence systems. China dominates global tungsten production, accounting for the majority of mine output and processing capacity, while other producers include Vietnam, Russia and Rwanda. Tungsten is classified as a critical mineral by many governments, including the United States and members of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, owing to its strategic importance and supply concentration risks. Demand for tungsten is driven by manufacturing, construction, mining and defence sectors, with prices sensitive to industrial activity and geopolitical factors. The metal's scarcity outside China and its role in advanced manufacturing have prompted efforts to diversify supply chains and develop new deposits in North America, Europe and Australia. Tungsten is traded primarily as concentrates, ferrotungsten and ammonium paratungstate, with pricing typically benchmarked in metric tonne units.

Tungsten News


Praire Creek surface infrastructure
Honey Badger initiates updated PEA, MRE studies on world-class Prairie Creek silver deposit
29th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

TSX-V-listed Honey Badger Silver has tasked consultancy JDS Energy & Mining to conduct an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA) and mineral resource estimate (MRE) on the Praire Creek... 


Copper ore
KGHM inks agreement to earn into Great Western, Bronco Creek’s Eastside-Tango copper project in Nevada
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed copper explorer Great Western has announced it is party to an option agreement with global copper producer KGHM Polska Miedz whereby KGHM may earn a 100% interest in the Eastside-Tango... 


Keystone mineralisation sample containing tungsten, gold and silver
Western Ridge greatly expands Nevada tungsten, silver, gold landholding
28th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed critical minerals explorer Western Ridge Resources has expanded its landholding around the Keystone project, in Nevada, by 4 960 acres with the staking of an additional 248 lode claims.... 


Rare earth ore
Europe must break China's grip on rare earths pricing to spur investment, sector body says
22nd May 2026 By: Reuters

Europe must build its own pricing system for specialty metals and rare earths to reduce reliance on China and unlock investment in mining and processing, Bernd Schaefer, CEO and managing director... 


Tungsten in containers
EU shortlists tungsten, rare earths for first stockpile to curb China reliance
20th May 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union has shortlisted tungsten, rare earths and gallium for its first joint stockpile of critical minerals aimed at reducing its reliance on China, three sources familiar with the... 


GoldHaven's Magno mine site
Goldhaven to benefit from $12bn of government mining capital committed in the West
8th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western governments just committed $12.1-billion in new mining project capital through 30 partnerships at the 2026 PDAC conference, while the US launched its FORGE coalition, pulling in 54 nations... 


Periodic table symbol for tungsten
Borralha tungsten project, Portugal
8th May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The preliminary economic assessment has outlined a capital-efficient underground tungsten development project. 


Kaoko debuts on ASX following strongly supported A$6.5m IPO
Kaoko debuts on ASX following strongly supported A$6.5m IPO
6th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Copper exploration and development company Kaoko Metals has announced its official listing on the ASX, with its shares scheduled to start trading on May 7. Kaoko explains that the listing follows... 


Tungsten components
Viking Mines prepares for major drilling at historic Linka tungsten complex in Nevada
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Viking Mines has formally lodged a notice of intent with the Bureau of Land Management in the US, which completes the final federal regulatory requirements necessary to launch a 63-hole... 


Western Queen openpit
Rumble Resources inks updated royalty agreement with Elemental
4th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

A subsidiary of ASX-listed Rumble Resources has entered into a transaction with a subsidiary of Elemental Royalty Corporation whereby Elemental will pay A$10-million to acquire a 2.5% net smelter... 


Image of gold mining truck
Xiangyuan mine, China
24th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

A lithium mine in Hunan province, China. 


Resolution Minerals to raise A$20m to accelerate US critical minerals strategy
Resolution Minerals to raise A$20m to accelerate US critical minerals strategy
23rd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

ASX-listed Resolution Minerals has received firm commitments to raise about A$20-million, before costs, through a two-tranche placement of shares to institutional and sophisticated investors at... 


Western Queen mine development
Rumble Resources highlights multi-commodity strength amid geopolitical conflict
21st April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The dual exposure to gold and tungsten has strengthened investor security amid market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, says Australia-based mine development and... 


Image of UK flag and periodic table symbols for tungsten and tin
Hemerdon tungsten/tin mine, UK – update
17th April 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Market conditions have strengthened project economics further and cross-site works are continuing towards restart.  


Andrada Mining CEO Anthony Viljoen
Andrada reports positive initial tungsten test results at Brandberg West
13th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Namibia-focused Andrada Mining has reported positive tungsten, copper and tin test results at the Brandberg West project, demonstrating a strong grade uplift, high metal recoveries and significant... 


Tungsten material
Tungsten West accelerates Hemerdon tungsten, tin mine restart as prices soar
8th April 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Aim-listed Tungsten West remains on track to start Phase 1 fines gravity processing during the third quarter at the Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine, in the UK. Sitewide works are accelerating... 


Pioneer partners with Mineral Technologies on US tungsten project
7th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Pioneer Minerals has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mineral Technologies USA to advance development of its Springfield critical minerals project in Idaho. The companies... 


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