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Tungsten Market Stagnant, Industry Sentiment Divided 68

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online The tungsten price remains locked in a sideways consolidation, with sentiment across the industry chain diverging sharply. The market transaction atmosphere is subdued, and the overall market is under pressure to stabilize. Tungsten Concentrate Segment In the tungsten concentrate segment, the supply side continues to experience tightness. On the consumer side, resistance to high prices has intensified, leading to a demand-driven procurement strategy. This has resulted in a standoff in market transactions.…

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Tungsten and Cobalt Prices Diverge, Cemented Carbide Sector in Stalemate 99

Domestic Tungsten Market Trends and Fundamentals The trend of domestic tungsten prices is weakly stable, with market fundamentals remaining in a stalemate. Resources at the mining end are limited, and terminal demand is poor. Intermediate smelting manufacturers are facing significant pressure from inventory accumulation and price inversion. Macroeconomic Influences Recently, overall confidence in the macroeconomic environment has been weak. High international trade barriers, along with sanctions and counter-sanctions between major countries, are affecting export business. Additionally, the cooling of manufacturing…

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Cheap Tungsten, Costly Cobalt 77

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices continued to weaken, with large tungsten enterprises again quoting low prices in long-term contracts, dampening market confidence. The current supply-demand mismatch in the tungsten market, coupled with widespread bearish sentiment among purchasers, has led to sluggish transaction performance and insufficient market vitality. Tungsten enterprises quoted long-term contract prices for raw materials at 138,000 yuan per ton for 55% wolframite concentrate, 137,000 yuan per ton for 55% scheelite concentrate, and ammonium…

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Tungsten Market: Supply-Demand Dynamics and Macroeconomic Pressures Coexist 63

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online On Monday, tungsten prices remained generally stable, with weak market trading sentiment persisting due to relatively slow demand recovery. At the macroeconomic level, the effectiveness of domestic economic and consumption-related stimulus policies remains to be observed, while the challenging trade environment under major power competition continues to negatively impact exports, consequently dampening market sentiment in the tungsten sector. The atmosphere of insufficient confidence is unlikely to reverse in the short term. The…

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New Standard for Tungsten Concentrate: Determination of Fluorine and Mercury Content 93

Recently, two national standards, led by the Provincial Tungsten and Rare Earth Quality Inspection Center, were officially released on January 24, 2025: GB/T 6150.19-2025: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tungsten Concentrates-Part 19: Determination of Fluorine Content-Ion-Selective Electrode Method and GB/T 6150.20-2025: Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tungsten Concentrates-Part 20: Determination of Mercury Content-Direct Solid Sampling Method. The release of these two new standards not only standardizes the analytical methods for detecting fluorine and mercury content in tungsten concentrates, improving the…

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Two National Standards on Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tungsten Concentrate Released 83

According to the Ganzhou Municipal Market Regulation Administration, two national standards led by the Jiangxi Provincial Tungsten and Rare Earth Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center – “Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tungsten Concentrates — Part 19: Determination of Fluoride Content — Ion Selective Electrode Method” (GB/T 6150.19-2025) and “Methods for Chemical Analysis of Tungsten Concentrates — Part 20: Determination of Mercury Content — Solid Sampling and Direct Mercury Analysis Method” (GB/T 6150.20-2025) – were officially released on January 24,…

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Tungsten Prices Decline, Cobalt Prices Surge Over 10% 109

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online This week, the tungsten market trended generally weak. The downturn was driven by sluggish demand, a complex global political and economic environment, and rising trade barriers, which have dampened consumer confidence. Additionally, industry institutions and tungsten companies lowered their quotations, reflecting market weakness and undermining traders’ pricing confidence. Tungsten Concentrate Market Mining output remained limited, while downstream demand stayed subdued. The mismatch between supply and demand persisted, leaving transactions stagnant. The price…

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Declassification of Data on a Major Tungsten-Gold Deposit in Tajikistan 56

According to the Legal Information Network of the Ministry of Justice of Tajikistan, President Emomali Rahmon has ordered the declassification of data on the Ikal tungsten-gold deposit located 60 kilometers from Khorog in the Rushan District of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region. This move aims to attract foreign investment. Currently, relevant data on this deposit is stored in the National Geological Information Reserve of the Tajikistan Geology Service. In addition to tungsten and gold, the deposit also contains copper and cobalt.…

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Ammonium Metatungstate Is Not Currently Subject to Dual-Use Item Controls 54

On February 28th, in response to recent inquiries from enterprises and following communication with relevant departments of the General Administration of Customs, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) provided answers to common identification questions regarding tungsten, tellurium, and related items. One of the highly anticipated questions was whether ammonium metatungstate falls under the scope of dual-use item controls. MOFCOM clearly stated that ammonium metatungstate, an acidic compound of tungsten, is not included in the list of dual-use items currently under control.…

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MOFCOM Answers Common Identification Questions on Controlled Items Related to Tungsten and Tellurium 48

On February 28, the Bureau of Safety and Control of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), based on recent inquiries from enterprises and in communication with relevant departments of the General Administration of Customs, provided answers to common identification questions regarding tungsten, tellurium, and related items. 1. How can export operators determine whether the tungsten-related products they intend to export are subject to control as dual-use items? Answer: Export operators should refer to the relevant provisions of the Announcement No. 10…

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