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Tungsten
Critical Risk
Why This Metal Matters
Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, which makes it essential for cutting tools, aerospace components, and semiconductor fabrication. China controls over 80% of global supply, giving it significant leverage over this market.
Use Cases
SemiconductorsAerospaceDefense
How to Invest
No ETF or futures contract exists for tungsten. Mining stocks and specialist physical dealers are the only routes.
Prices shown are spot market rates sourced from MetalpriceAPI and may differ from exchange-traded futures prices. Historical data for industrial and tech-critical metals represents annual averages sourced from USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, LME, and other public references. All prices are intended for informational purposes only.