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Jiangxi Tungsten Concentrate Price Remained the Same in January 2025 159

Recently, the official website of the Jiangxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission showed that the average price of 65 kinds of daily necessities included in the monitoring catalogue in Jiangxi increased by 40, decreased by 18, and remained unchanged by 7. Among them, the price of tungsten concentrate in industrial production materials remained unchanged, the price of rare earth remained unchanged, the price of steel fell more than it rose, and the price of copper rose slightly. In terms of…

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Transfer of Detailed Exploration Rights for Xujiajian W-Sn Mine, Jiangxi 93

According to the announcement of the Jiangxi Provincial Natural Resources Department, the Second Geological Brigade of Jiangxi Geological Bureau has transferred the detailed exploration rights for the Xujiajian W-Sn Mine in Fuliang County, Jiangxi Province, with a transfer price of RMB 0. It is reported that the mine has achieved certain exploration results. In 2005, the Northwest Jiangxi Geological Brigade conducted a general survey of tin (tungsten) mines in the peripheral Bazinao mining area and carried out a small number…

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Prices of Tungsten Carbide Powder and Cobalt Powder Decline 85

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online The tungsten market exhibited a weak but stable trend on Monday, as demand was sluggish, impacting business sentiment. Tungsten raw material prices were under pressure and showed signs of easing. However, due to limited increases in tungsten ore supply, businesses were cautious in adjusting prices, resulting in only minor declines in the market. Participants were awaiting directional news from the industry and macroeconomic risks. The price of 65% black tungsten concentrate was…

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Why Does China Implement Export Controls on Tungsten Alloy? 231

On February 4, 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced its decision to implement export controls on tungsten-related items, including tungsten alloy, tungsten-copper alloy, tungsten-silver alloy, tungsten-nickel-iron alloy, tungsten-nickel-copper alloy, etc., with specific characteristics or dimensions. Additionally, according to the “Export Control List of Dual-Use Items of the People’s Republic of China,” products such as tungsten-rhenium alloy (with a combined content of rhenium and tungsten of 90% or more) are also included in the export control list. So, why does China…

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Price Reduction for Tungsten Concentrate and Tungsten Powder 109

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices experienced a slight decrease this week. Firstly, as the market resumption rate gradually increases, demand has not significantly risen, leading to a weakening of price support due to tight raw material supplies. Secondly, minor reductions in tungsten raw material quotes from large tungsten enterprises further affected traders’ confidence. The current tungsten market is characterized by intense competition, with significant support for the market still coming from tight supplies and high…

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Why Does China Implement Export Controls on Tungsten Carbide? 764

On February 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce, jointly with the General Administration of Customs, issued an announcement on the implementation of export controls on tungsten and related items, including tungsten carbide (not controlled under item 1C226). Why does China implement export controls on tungsten carbide? I. Tungsten Carbide: A True “Industrial Tooth” Tungsten carbide, a compound composed of tungsten and carbon with the molecular formula WC, plays a crucial role in the industrial sector due to its excellent physical…

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Tungsten Powder and Ferro Tungsten Prices Remain Stable 200

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices are at a standstill. After the Lantern Festival, the market resumption rate increased, but overall trading activities remained at an impasse. The bearish sentiment in market demand has not shifted yet, restraining traders’ sentiment and spot market transactions. The price of 65% black tungsten concentrate is $20,493.0/ton. Supply is tight while demand is weak in the tungsten ore market, creating a strong atmosphere of stalemate and game-playing. The price of…

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Nayakkarpatti Tungsten Block: a Fierce Collision Between Development and Protection 78

According to China Tungsten Online, the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu has recently garnered significant attention due to its overlap with the Arittapatti biodiversity heritage site, sparking debates over ecological and cultural preservation. Recently, K. Annamalai, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led a delegation of farmers from the Madurai region to New Delhi to meet with G. Kishan Reddy, India’s Minister of Coal and Mines, to discuss the tungsten block issue. Following the meeting, the…

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Tungsten Drives the Development of Proton Membrane Water Electrolysis Hydrogen Production Technology 84

Recently, a research team from the School of Science, Department of Frontier Sciences, Harbin Institute of Technology has made an important breakthrough in the field of anode electrocatalysis for hydrogen production by proton membrane water electrolysis, successfully solving the technical problem of the activity-stability trade-off of iridium nickel oxygen electrocatalysts. This scientific research result has injected strong impetus into the development of our country’s clean energy technology. In this breakthrough, tungsten played a key role, opening up a new technical…

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Why Does China Impose Export Controls on Tungsten Oxide? 81

Amid increasing tensions in the international economic and geopolitical landscape, the strategic significance of resources, especially rare metals and their compounds, has become increasingly prominent, often serving as key bargaining chips in international relations. On February 4th, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs decided to implement export controls on items including tungsten oxide. This measure not only reflects China’s determination to safeguard national security and interests but also underscores the importance and strategic position of tungsten…

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