TUNGSTEN WEST PLC
Commented by Nico Popp on October 8th, 2026 | 07:00 CEST
Tungsten Supply Crisis: Almonty Reshapes Defense Supply Chains – Rheinmetall Needs Reliable Sources, Tungsten West Wins Funding
Requirements from the US Department of Defense are forcing Western industry to rethink its approach to critical raw materials: Starting in January 2027, US procurement regulations will prohibit the use of Chinese-sourced tungsten in tungsten powders, heavy alloys, and defense components manufactured from them, and will require a complete chain of custody traceability back to the mining site. According to the US Geological Survey, China controls about 80% of global mine production and, due to export controls, has recently even become a net importer of tungsten metal and ore. As a result, the defense industry faces an acute supply shortage. Producers outside China are doing everything they can to secure long-term supply chains for Western customers. As a leading tungsten company, Almonty stands out in particular with promising projects and a full pipeline.
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