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Impact of the PV Industry’s Anti-Involution on Tungsten Wire 51

As the global energy structure shifts toward low-carbon solutions, the photovoltaic (PV) industry, a cornerstone of clean energy, faces intense market competition and technological upgrade pressures. Recent fluctuations in silicon wafer prices, industry production cuts, and policy guidance have introduced new challenges and opportunities for the PV supply chain. Among these, tungsten wire, a key consumable in diamond wire cutting, has garnered significant attention due to its advantages in enabling thinner wires for silicon wafer cutting. According to data from…

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Tungsten Exploration Investment Increased by Over 50% 35

According to the Ministry of Natural Resources, in the first half of 2025, my country made major breakthroughs in prospecting for important minerals, and 38 new mineral deposits were discovered; non-oil and gas mineral exploration investment continued to grow, among which the investment in exploration of tungsten and other minerals increased by more than 50% year-on-year. Recently, the Office of the Strategic Action for a New Round of Mineral Exploration Breakthroughs of the Ministry of Natural Resources introduced: In the…

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Tungsten Market: High Prices, Low Demand, a Dilemma 62

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices are in a strong cycle, but the contradiction between market supply and demand has intensified, confidence in various links of the industrial chain is mixed, and the overall trading atmosphere tends to be cautious. The supply of tungsten concentrate market continues to be tight, and prices remain high. The price of 65% black tungsten concentrate has reached RMB 176,000/ton, with a cumulative increase of more than 23% this year. Low-priced…

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Tungsten Prices Soars Unabated – July 9, 2025 202

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online The tungsten market remains strong, and the prices of major tungsten raw materials are at their highest point so far. The price of 65% wolframite concentrate is at RMB 175,000/ton, up 22.4% from the beginning of the year. Resource scarcity is the main driver of the market. Holders are reluctant to sell, downstream users have limited ability to bear the price of raw materials, and there is not much spot circulation in…

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Impact of EU Restrictions on Chinese Medical Product Access on China’s Tungsten Alloy Enterprises 52

According to reports from the Global Times and related sources, starting June 20, 2025, the EU imposed restrictions on Chinese medical devices from participating in its public procurement for contracts exceeding €5 million. In response, on July 6, China’s Ministry of Finance announced reciprocal measures, excluding EU enterprises (excluding EU-funded companies operating in China) from participating in Chinese government medical device procurements over RMB 45 million, and limiting the share of imported products from non-EU companies in the EU to…

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Tungsten Raw Material Prices Hit a New High – July 8, 2025 57

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online The new round of tungsten industry institutions and tungsten companies have moderately raised their quotations, boosting market sentiment. Tungsten raw material prices have once again reached a high level, and tungsten ore prices have reached RMB 175,000/ton (up 22.4% from the beginning of the year). Although some traders and downstream companies have replenished their inventories on a small scale, the overall purchasing rhythm is still cautious and prices are negotiated on demand.…

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APT Long-Order Purchase Price Increased – July 7, 2025 75

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online On Monday, the domestic tungsten market remained stable overall. Although market confidence was supported to a certain extent, the overall trading atmosphere was weak due to the stalemate between supply and demand. The industry generally waited and waited for the guidance of a new round of industry institutions and mainstream tungsten companies. The mainstream quotation of 65% black tungsten concentrate remained at RMB 174,000/ton. The ongoing geopolitical conflict events strengthened the strategic…

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Tungsten Ore Price Hits New High – July 4, 2025 190

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online This week, tungsten prices showed a stable and slightly upward trend, mainly driven by the upstream market sentiment, downstream rigid demand for inventory replenishment and the international strong atmosphere. The price of tungsten raw materials performed slightly stronger. However, the actual transaction driving force of the market is limited, the fundamentals remain in a stalemate, and buyers and sellers are playing a wait-and-see game. The price of 65% wolframite concentrate is RMB…

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APT and Scrap Tungsten Prices Raised – July 3, 2025 110

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online Tungsten prices are stable, the raw material side is still strong, the demand side is relatively weak, the market maintains the rule of trading on demand, the transaction atmosphere is deadlocked, and a new round of large enterprises are waiting for quotations. The price of 65% black tungsten concentrate is RMB 173,500/ton. After the market experienced a brief correction in June, the bullish sentiment has warmed up recently, but downstream consumption is…

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Tungsten Market Stable, Photovoltaic Applications May Decline 42

Analysis of Latest Tungsten Market from Chinatungsten Online The tungsten market remains stable. Tight supply and high quotations at the tungsten mine end play a major role in stabilizing the market. However, it still takes time for downstream to accept high-priced raw materials. The market trading atmosphere is relatively light, and purchases are mainly on a use-as-you-go basis. Under the expectation of increased strategic value, the confidence in the market’s periodic rebound has increased. However, the supply and demand game…

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