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6 articles about tungsten mining

UK inquiry thrusts tungsten mining into defence minerals spotlight

<p><strong></strong> The United Kingdom's parliamentary inquiry, as reported on May 28, 2026, is shedding critical light on the strategic imperative of establishing domestic capabilities in refining and metallization of key critical minerals like tungsten and rare earths. Witnesses have underscored to UK Members of Parliament that the nation's future defense-industrial resilience hinges on securing supply chains independently of China, marking a significant re-evaluation of national security and economic strategy within the global mining sector. This development signals a broader shift towards supply chain resilience over purely cost-driven approaches, presenting new opportunities and challenges for mining and processing investments outside traditional hubs.</p> <p><strong>

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Tungsten West secures $25m loan for Hemerdon mine restart

<p></p> <p>In a significant development for the European critical minerals sector, Tungsten West has secured a $25 million bridging loan to propel the phased restart of its Hemerdon tungsten and tin mine in Devon, UK. This financial injection, provided by an entity controlled by substantial shareholder Gregory Coffey, is designed to maintain the project's rapid development pace, with fines gravity processing slated to commence in Q3 2026. The company is concurrently progressing towards finalising a larger $85 million debt package, which will ultimately repay the bridging loan and fully fund the mine's restart to a targeted capacity of 500 tonnes per hour by Q1 2027.</p> <p>

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Larvotto identifies tungsten opportunities at Curry’s Block prospect

Larvotto Resources is fast-tracking the evaluation of tungsten potential at its Curry’s Block prospect, part of the fully owned Hillgrove Antimony-Gold Project in New South Wales, Australia. This decision comes as Western governments classify tungsten as a critical mineral, with prices reaching record highs amidst China's dominant global production. The company’s comprehensive review of historical data at Curry’s Block has identified a robust gold-tungsten-antimony system, prompting approvals for new diamond drilling to commence shortly, expanding on previous exploration efforts.

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Trump-linked tungsten deal highlights processing gap in US supply chain push

An investment by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump into the Trudovoye Tungsten Mine in Kazakhstan highlights the ongoing efforts to diversify US critical mineral supplies, particularly away from reliance on China. However, this strategic move also draws attention to a critical vulnerability in the US supply chain: the insufficient domestic processing and refining capacity that could undermine the pursuit of true independence in essential mineral resources like tungsten. The deal underscores the complex challenge of establishing a resilient supply chain, extending beyond raw material extraction to encompass the entire value chain.

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Cove Kaz, Skyline sign merger agreement

Cove Kaz Capital Group and Skyline Builders Group have signed a definitive merger agreement, anticipating the formation of Kaz Resources, a Nasdaq-listed entity under the ticker ‘KAZR’. This strategic consolidation aims to establish a global leader in critical minerals, particularly tungsten and rare earths, destined for the US defense and industrial sectors. The merger, which includes the significant acquisition of Kaz Critical Minerals' 15 licenses in Kazakhstan, is strategically poised to leverage substantial US government financial backing for its advanced exploration and late-stage projects.

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