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Masan looks to foreign investors with tungsten mine growth

2026-06-23

Masan High-Tech Materials (MHT), Vietnam's leading producer, has unveiled plans to significantly expand its Nui Phao mine and Nui Chiem site, potentially adding 115 million tonnes of tungsten-polymetallic resources and extending operations for decades. This strategic move, announced amidst global demand for critical minerals and tightening non-China supply, is closely linked with Masan Group's efforts to attract international investors through a potential stake sale and aims to bolster Vietnam's position in the global tungsten market while enhancing MHT's corporate profile.

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Trinity Metals doubles US tungsten concentrate supply to 20%

2026-06-19

Rwanda's Trinity Metals has announced a substantial increase in its tungsten concentrate exports to the United States, now accounting for up to 20% of America's primary tungsten consumption. This strategic uplift, driven by a 2025 agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders and an offtake partner Traxys, underscores a growing industry shift towards diversified, traceable supply chains for critical minerals, particularly as demand for defense and industrial applications rises and global supply dynamics evolve.

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Red Mountain identifies outcropping garnet skarn at Montana site

2026-06-10

Red Mountain Mining has confirmed visible garnet skarn exposures at its Greenstone and Mammoth prospects within the Pioneer Tungsten Project in Montana, following its strategic acquisition of 100% project ownership. The discovery, supported by magnetic modelling suggesting subsurface mineralisation, positions the company to potentially expand tungsten resources in a historically rich district. With initial rock chip sample results expected by late June, Red Mountain is poised for follow-up drill testing, marking a significant step in developing a domestic tungsten supply.

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