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Tungsten Mining News

6 articles about tungsten mining

Vault Strategic plans UAV magnetic survey at Nevada tungsten site

Vault Strategic Mining Corp. is launching a high-resolution, UAV-based magnetic survey at its War Bond Tungsten Project in western Nevada, aiming to refine geological models and identify future drill targets. This strategic move, leveraging cutting-edge drone technology and historical data, signifies the company's methodical approach to developing a compelling historical tungsten asset within a premier mining jurisdiction. The initiative reinforces Vault Strategic's broader focus on advancing its critical mineral portfolio, highlighted by recent tungsten project acquisitions in California and Quebec.

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Cove Kaz Capital to start site work at Kazakhstan’s Severniy Katpar

Cove Kaz Capital Group is set to commence pivotal site preparation work in July 2026 at its Severniy Katpar tungsten project in Kazakhstan. This activity, including land surveying and the establishment of drill pads, will support the final definitive feasibility study drilling for what is known as the world's largest undeveloped tungsten resource, estimated at 1.4 million tonnes of tungsten trioxide. The project, a joint effort with Tau-Ken Samruk, is strategically positioned to contribute approximately 15% of current global tungsten mine production, marking a significant advancement for the critical mineral supply chain.

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Op-Ed: Molybdenum and the geopolitics of substitution

Molybdenum's dramatic price rally, reaching $65,503/t in May 2026, signals a significant shift in the critical minerals market, driven less by typical by-product demand and more by geopolitical pressures surrounding tungsten. This surge reflects a new paradigm where "functionality scarcity" trumps simple mineral scarcity, as manufacturers redesign materials to reduce reliance on geopolitically concentrated supplies, bolstering molybdenum's strategic importance as a substitute and a critical by-product in global supply chains.

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Almonty kicks off processing at Sangdong tungsten mine

Almonty Industries has officially commenced processing plant throughput operations at its Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea, marking a critical transition from mine development to revenue-generating production. This milestone, announced on July 2, 2026, positions Sangdong, a historically significant tungsten producer, to re-emerge as a major Western supplier amid a robust tungsten pricing environment and increasing global demand for critical minerals. The operation is set to leverage a substantial ore stockpile and a modern processing facility to produce high-purity tungsten concentrate, with a projected mine life exceeding 45 years and the potential to supply 40% of the world's tungsten demand outside China.

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Masan looks to foreign investors with tungsten mine growth

<p><strong></strong></p> <p>Masan High-Tech Materials (MHT), Vietnam's leading producer, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its Nui Phao mine and Nui Chiem site, potentially adding 115 million tonnes of tungsten-polymetallic resources and extending operations for decades. This strategic move, announced amidst global demand for critical minerals and tightening non-China supply, is closely linked with Masan Group's efforts to attract international investors through a potential stake sale and aims to bolster Vietnam's position in the global tungsten market while enhancing MHT's corporate profile.</p> <p><strong>

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Trinity Metals doubles US tungsten concentrate supply to 20%

Rwanda's Trinity Metals has announced a substantial increase in its tungsten concentrate exports to the United States, now accounting for up to 20% of America's primary tungsten consumption. This strategic uplift, driven by a 2025 agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders and an offtake partner Traxys, underscores a growing industry shift towards diversified, traceable supply chains for critical minerals, particularly as demand for defense and industrial applications rises and global supply dynamics evolve.

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