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China Imposes 34% Tariffs on the United States, Which Will Affect the Tungsten Industry 125

On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced the imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” on goods exported from China to the United States. China’s official stance is that this move violates international trade rules, severely undermines China’s legitimate rights and interests, and constitutes a typical act of unilateral bullying. It not only harms U.S. interests but also threatens global economic development and the stability of industrial and supply chains. In response, pursuant to the Tariff Law of the People’s Republic of…

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China’s Survey on Imported Medical CT Bulb Tubes Will Affect Tungsten Materials Application? 144

On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the initiation of an industrial competitiveness investigation into imported medical CT ball tube, alongside a separate anti-dumping investigation targeting specific imports from the United States and India. This dual approach reflects China’s strategic response to challenges faced by its domestic medical CT tube industry, which is still in a developmental phase and grappling with competitive pressures from imports. According to Xinhua News, the applicant—representing the domestic industry—provided preliminary evidence indicating…

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China Implements Export Control for Seven Categories of Medium and Heavy Rare Earth-Related Items 356

On April 4, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce, in collaboration with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, issued an announcement regarding the implementation of export control measures on seven categories of medium and heavy rare earth-related items, including samarium (Sm), gadolinium (Gd), terbium (Tb), dysprosium (Dy), lutetium (Lu), scandium (Sc), and yttrium (Y). These measures took effect immediately upon the announcement’s release. Below is a detailed breakdown of the controlled items as outlined in the…

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Tungsten Enables the “Cang Yuan Hao” TBM to Roll Off the Production Line Successfully 98

In the spring of Changshu, Jiangsu, a steel behemoth with a diameter of 16.07 meters—the “Cang Yuan Hao” tunnel boring machine (TBM)—slowly unveiled itself. This national treasure, entirely developed through independent research, is poised to inscribe a new legend along the banks of the Yangtze River. As eyes turn to this record-breaking engineering marvel, one must not overlook the “black gold” coursing through its veins—tungsten. This strategic metal interprets the warmth and resilience of Chinese manufacturing in a distinctive way.…

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Molybdenum Market Update – April 3, 2025 88

Molybdenum market update on April 3, 2025 This week, the overall trend of domestic molybdenum prices showed no significant fluctuations. Influenced by numerous uncertainties, intense price negotiations between supply and demand sides have resulted in low market trading activity and limited actual transaction volumes. Positive Factors: Downstream Industry Demand: Robust growth in industries such as construction, military, and new energy vehicles has increased demand for molybdenum iron in downstream sectors, prompting steel companies to actively procure molybdenum iron. Cost Support:…

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Rare Earth Market Update – April 3, 2025 94

Rare earth market update on April 3, 2025 This week, the domestic rare earth market maintained a sideways trend, characterized by minimal price changes for most products and low enthusiasm among traders to engage in market activities. Specifically, the price of praseodymium-neodymium oxide rose by approximately 1,000 yuan, a 0.23% increase; terbium oxide increased by about 120 yuan, a 1.86% rise; and dysprosium oxide also saw a similar increase of around 120 yuan, up 1.86%. According to China Tungsten Online,…

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Tungsten Prices Rise This Week: Tight Supply, Hesitant Demand 102

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices showed a steady upward trend this week. On the supply side, due to resource scarcity and upstream control strategies, the price bottom of tungsten products is relatively solid. On the demand side, constrained by weak terminal consumption and uncertainty in the economic environment, the market trading rhythm is slow. On the macro side, the escalation of international trade barriers has pushed up the premium of strategic resources, but geopolitical risks…

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Molybdenum Market Update – April 2, 2025 154

Molybdenum market update on April 2, 2025 The domestic molybdenum market as a whole maintains stable operation. With the relatively balanced supply and demand relationship and the absence of major positive news released in the market, most traders conduct rigid transactions. As a result, product prices fluctuate within a narrow range, and the growth rate of orders is also relatively gentle. In the molybdenum concentrate market, the transaction prices of products are basically below 3,400 yuan per ton-degree. Affected by…

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Rare Earth Market Update – April 2, 2025 146

Rare earth market update on April 2, 2025 The domestic rare earth price as a whole show a narrow fluctuation trend. Among them, the prices of praseodymium oxide, holmium oxide and dysprosium oxide are respectively hovering around 462,000 yuan per ton, 470,000 yuan per ton and 1,660,000 yuan per ton, and the actual trading volume in the market is limited. From the perspective of the supply side, first, influenced by factors such as strong efforts in environmental protection and cracking…

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Tungsten Concentrate and APT Prices on April 2, 2025 1,193

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online On April 2, 2025, the price trend of tungsten showed a steady trend. The tightening of the supply side was the main driving factor. The demand side was still not ideal, and the market trading activity was limited. The price of 65% black tungsten concentrate was $20,000.0/ton. There was no new supplement in the supply chain. The game between major powers in key minerals pushed up the expectation of scarcity of tungsten…

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