U.S. Industries Push to Revive Tungsten Production Amid Shortage
June 13, 2026
The conflict in Iran is fueling U.S. chatter about restoring the domestic production of tungsten—a supermetal critical to the defense industry.
Tungsten, which is widely used in munitions, reportedly including in Tomahawk missiles, has become exceedingly scarce since China, the leading global producer, put export restrictions on it in 2025.…
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