Tungsten prices surge sixfold as US-China restrictions tighten supply for chips, aerospace, defense

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By Scarlett YuAug 13, 2026, 11:46 pm184 ptsTrendingTop
International tungsten prices have risen 666% year-on-year amid China's export controls, while the US Department of Commerce recently announced restrictions on exports of tungsten scrap and battery black mass. Tungsten is used across a broad range of strategic industries, including semiconductors, aerospace and…

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