Why Tungsten?
Critical for defense and industrial applications, yet global supply is dominated by China
Tungsten is critical for defense and industrial applications, yet global supply is dominated by China. Rebuilding a domestic U.S. supply strengthens national security, supports key industries, and reduces dependence on foreign sources.
Defense & National Security
Essential for armor-piercing munitions, tank armor, and rocket components. The U.S. Department of Defense is actively supporting domestic tungsten development.
Supply Chain Vulnerability
China controls 80-85% of global tungsten production and continues to restrict exports, creating critical supply chain risks for Western nations.
Rising Demand
Growing need from defense, semiconductors, clean energy, and EV sectors is driving demand higher as nations secure strategic materials.
Industrial Applications
Critical for machine tools, drilling equipment, and wear-resistant materials. Manufacturers pay premiums for non-Chinese supply.
Tungsten Supply & Demand
Tungsten is one of the world’s most strategic and supply-constrained minerals. With the highest melting point of any metal and exceptional strength, it is essential for defense systems, aerospace components, semiconductor manufacturing, drilling and mining tools, and the rapidly expanding clean-energy and electric-vehicle sectors.
Yet global supply is dominated by China, which controls roughly 80–85% of production and continues to restrict exports—tightening an already fragile supply chain. Outside of China, production is limited, reserves are declining, and few new projects are coming online.
At the same time, demand for tungsten is rising sharply as nations modernize energy infrastructure, expand advanced manufacturing, and secure materials critical for national security. This widening supply-demand gap has put renewed focus on domestic tungsten sources in North America, especially past-producing districts in Nevada, where historical grades and existing infrastructure offer a unique opportunity to rebuild a reliable, homegrown supply.
Demand Drivers: Military and Industrial
Tungsten is one of the world’s most strategic and supply-constrained minerals. With the highest melting point of any metal and exceptional strength, it is essential for defense systems, aerospace components, semiconductor manufacturing, drilling and mining tools, and the rapidly expanding clean-energy and electric-vehicle sectors.
Yet global supply is dominated by China, which controls roughly 80–85% of production and continues to restrict exports—tightening an already fragile supply chain. Outside of China, production is limited, reserves are declining, and few new projects are coming online.
At the same time, demand for tungsten is rising sharply as nations modernize energy infrastructure, expand advanced manufacturing, and secure materials critical for national security. This widening supply-demand gap has put renewed focus on domestic tungsten sources in North America, especially past-producing districts in Nevada, where historical grades and existing infrastructure offer a unique opportunity to rebuild a reliable, homegrown supply.