CRITICAL MATERIALS
A forum is scheduled to discuss solutions. Kazakhstan has accumulated an estimated 200 million tons…
Environmentalists are sounding the alarm on the potential harm of a precious metals mine that…
Rare earths mining takes a heavy toll. Is it worth moving mountains for a domestic supply?
In the global race to secure hard-to-find minerals that help power everything from smartphones to…
The hidden money behind deep-sea mining
More than 20 financial institutions worldwide have publicly vowed not to finance deep-sea mining —…
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Pure Tungsten Positions South Korea Mine as Western Supply Alternative Amid Global Tungsten Shortage
First concentrate shipment from Ssangjon expected by June 2026, neighbouring a multi-billion-dollar producer, as the…
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Pure Tungsten Positions South Korea Mine as Western Supply Alternative Amid Global Tungsten Shortage
First concentrate shipment from Ssangjon expected by June 2026, neighbouring a multi-billion-dollar producer, as the Company advances toward a planned public listing HAMILTON, BM / ACCESS Newswire / February 16, 2026 / Pure Tungsten Inc. (“Pure Tungsten” or the “Company”)…