Explorer/Tungsten

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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.