Tungsten prices surge nearly 6x amid China export controls and geopolitical tensions with Japan

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By Charlene ChenMar 8, 2026, 11:14 pm233 ptsTrendingTop
Geopolitical strains between China and Japan have intensified following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on "Taiwan contingencies," impacting Japanese firms' access to high-purity tungsten powder. Although companies maintain inventories, urgent material needs from advanced semiconductor process…

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