[Tungsten Flash] According to SMM on August 18, a tungsten ore tender in Shaanxi sold 35 mt in physical content (23% ≤ average WO3 grade ≤ 25%), with the final transaction price at 6,050 yuan/mtu, equivalent to 393,250 yuan/standard tonne (65%WO3 basis).
Aug 18, 2026 11:02Perpetua Resources announced on the 6th that it has delineated multiple gold-antimony exploration targets at the Stibnite project in Idaho, potentially expanding the permitted pit boundaries, and has identified tungsten ore clues, according to Mining.com. Tungsten is a critical mineral with the highest melting point of all metals and extremely high density, making it an indispensable material for heavy industry, aerospace engineering, advanced electronics, and weapons such as armor-piercing projectiles. The US ceased tungsten production in 2015. The US had been mining tungsten ore, but low tungsten prices made it difficult to profit from continued mining. "Our focus is on drilling areas that align with the currently planned mining sequence and have the potential to directly add value," said Jon Cherry, CEO of Perpetua Resources. "Our priority target is to confirm higher-grade gold-antimony zones within the three permitted pits, supplement our current Stibnite gold project resources, and sustain or exceed our estimated annual target of 463,000 ounces after four years of production." The company stated that recent drilling between the Yellow Pine and West End pits continues to show significant indications of new ore bodies, including multiple high-grade gold intercepts and a new gold-tungsten discovery. Significant high-grade gold mineralization, including a gold-tungsten occurrence, was encountered at the Clark Tunnel Fault Zone (CTFZ) on the southeastern margin of the planned Yellow Pine pit. Perpetua Resources noted that drilling underway at the CTFZ also intersected the tungsten-bearing mineral scheelite. Huckleberry Fault Zone (HFZ) Gold mineralization was encountered in multiple wide-spaced drill holes and surface samples at the HFZ. Immediately adjacent to the Yellow Pine pit boundary, the HFZ is over 100 meters wide and has been traced along strike for 500 meters, with historical data suggesting the potential for high-grade lenses. At the Hangar Flats deposit, drilling of the NDMEA segment again discovered high-grade gold, while drilling at the Hangar Flats deposit targeting critical minerals encountered significant antimony and tungsten mineralization. Perpetua Resources indicated that these results collectively point to increased potential for expansion beyond the current resource envelope. The project currently hosts indicated and inferred gold resources of 3.1 million ounces and 99.8 million pounds of antimony. These targets are all based on previous drilling, historical mining activity, and recently delineated prospectivity areas across the entire property, and the company noted that any activities beyond the currently permitted footprint would be subject to additional regulatory review.
Aug 11, 2026 18:38【SMM Tungsten Analysis】 SMM August 6: On August 5, major Chinese tungsten enterprises released their long-term contract prices for the first half of August, among which the price for 55% wolframite concentrates was set at 412,000 yuan/mt, up 1,000 yuan/standard tonne from the second half of July, and the APT long-term contract price was simultaneously raised by 1,000 yuan/mt to 606,000 yuan/mt.
Aug 7, 2026 09:10SMM August 6 News: Germanium ingot in the spot market, driven by tight raw material supply, saw its price edge up slightly; leading tungsten enterprises slightly raised their long-term contract quotations. Meanwhile, the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on August 6, 2026, formally published in the Federal Register the interim final rule "Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recyclable Critical Minerals and Materials," under the Defense Production Act (DPA) and a presidential determination on July 30, 2026, imposing mandatory domestic sales controls on two types of critical recycled minerals: shredded tungsten scrap and lithium battery black mass. The rule will take effect on August 27, 2026, and remain valid until August 27, 2027, intensifying concerns about tight tungsten raw material supply outside China. As of now, activity in domestic spot tungsten transactions has shown some rebound, and the transaction center for spot tungsten ore orders has edged up slightly. Secondary market sentiment heating up boosted the minor metal sector, which collectively strengthened. As of the close on August 6, the minor metals sector rose by 2.08%. In terms of individual stocks: Yunnan Germanium surged over 8%, while China Tungsten High-Tech, Xianglu Tungsten, Xiamen Tungsten, Haotong Technology, and Orient Tantalum led the gains. Spot Market Germanium Order to View SMM Historical Metal Spot Prices Germanium is a strategic rare metal with a highly concentrated global supply structure. The ongoing implementation of domestic resource controls and frequent geopolitical disruptions outside China, combined with the normal enforcement of export control policies, have collectively reinforced supply tightening expectations. Currently, low-priced supply in the market is scarce, and downstream just-in-time procurement must accept high-priced materials, causing germanium ingot prices to edge up on August 6. Meanwhile, overall stable demand from end-use industries has provided support for the continuous rise in germanium prices this year. Tungsten Order to View SMM Historical Metal Spot Price Trends Currently, the tungsten ore market is operating steadily. A large tungsten enterprise slightly raised its long-term contract quotation, providing some support to market confidence. Meanwhile, the US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) on August 6, 2026, formally published in the Federal Register the interim final rule "Allocation Order and Additional Requirements for Recyclable Critical Minerals and Materials," under the Defense Production Act (DPA) and a presidential determination on July 30, 2026, imposing mandatory domestic sales controls on two types of critical recycled minerals: shredded tungsten scrap and lithium battery black mass. The rule will take effect on August 27, 2026, and remain valid until August 27, 2027, which has escalated market concerns about tight tungsten raw material supply outside China. As of now, activity in domestic spot tungsten transactions has shown some rebound, and the transaction center for spot tungsten ore orders has edged up slightly. On the domestic front, the market is reassessing the impact of the "Opinions of the National Mine Safety Administration on Standardizing Construction Teams for Metal and Non-Metallic Mine Mining (Stripping)" on the non-coal mining industry. The document requires that by May 1, 2027, for underground mines and by May 1, 2028, for open-pit mines, one of two options must be chosen: ① establish an in-house mining team; ② engage in compliant integrated contracting; fragmentary subcontracting and layered transfers are prohibited, and labor dispatch is strictly banned. Mines failing to complete rectification by the deadline will be ordered to suspend production for rectification. Domestic tungsten mines are primarily underground, with the vast majority of wolframite extracted through underground mining, and some scheelite extracted through both open-pit and underground methods. In tungsten-rich regions such as Jiangxi and Hunan, a large number of small and medium tungsten mines have long been highly dependent on external contracted mining teams. The implementation of the new regulation will impose tangible constraints on tungsten ore supply, production costs, and the operations of small and medium mines. Recently, the spot tungsten ore market has started to become more active, with traders actively entering the market, while downstream smelters continue to maintain a wait-and-see sentiment. Overall, market sentiment has eased amid frequent mining policies and intensive safety inspections in Yunnan, Jiangxi, and Henan. Supply-side disruptions have increased, and if demand shows mild entry, the tungsten market is expected to see a turnaround. Institutional Voices Guojin Securities research report believes: Tantalum: Global tantalum resource supply is highly concentrated and frequently disrupted, while development of AI servers and advanced semiconductor manufacturing is expected to continue driving demand growth in tantalum capacitors, tantalum targets, and other areas. Against the backdrop of ongoing supply constraints and gradual demand release, the tantalum market is expected to shift from supply-driven to supply-demand resonance, pushing the tantalum price center further upward. Related equities: Oriental Tantalum, Guotai Group, Ximei Resources, Xinjinlu, Jiangwu Equipment. Minmetals Securities research report points out: Germanium accounts for 60% of applications in optical communications and satellite photovoltaics, making it an "AI computing power + space energy" metal. With its excellent refractive index control capability and radiation resistance, germanium has become a critical material for AI data center optical interconnects and low-earth orbit satellite photovoltaic systems. Looking at changes in demand structure, from 2020 to 2026, downstream germanium consumption grew from 160 mt to 240 mt, with optical communications' share rising to 40% and satellite photovoltaics' share to 20%, together accounting for 60% of total downstream demand. It is expected that 90% of demand growth contributions in 2027 will come from two high-boom sectors: AI hardware and satellite photovoltaics. Caitong Securities research report shows: With the explosive demand for AI computing power, the market size of indium phosphide, used as a chip substrate material, will continue to expand. Indium resources are scarce and subject to policy restrictions, and product prices have entered an upward channel. High-purity red phosphorus is a critically important semiconductor base material with high purification technology barriers. Against the backdrop of accelerated AI application deployment driving related infrastructure construction, the indium phosphide substrate industry chain is expected to see dual opportunities from demand growth and domestic substitution. Investors are advised to follow related enterprises with resource and technology advantages in indium phosphide, indium, and high-purity red phosphorus. Datong Securities research report shows that minor metals have embarked on an independent upward trend, with supply tightening and strategic attributes driving a valuation re-rating. The rare earth sector is front-running expectations of new regulations, with Myanmar ore imports disrupted and Pr-Nd oxide seeing tight spot supply and soaring prices. In tungsten and antimony, declining ore grades combined with environmental protection-driven production restrictions have widened supply gaps, while demand from photovoltaics and cemented carbides remains firm even in the off-season, with inventories at low levels. AI computing power and the communications industry are driving demand for gallium and germanium, and coupled with export control policies, overseas stockpiling has widened price spreads between Chinese and overseas markets. Scarce resources and financial attributes resonate, and the sector continues to attract capital favor.
Aug 6, 2026 19:18"Tin" Leading the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in a New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry is at a historic turning point, traditional cyclical logic has been completely broken, and its strategic value has been fully underscored. In 2026, the tin market is presenting an unprecedentedly complex pattern and profound transformation: 1. Supply-Demand Pattern Undergoes Profound Restructuring, Strategic Attributes Elevated to Unprecedented Levels The global static reserve-to-production ratio of tin resources is only 14 years, with scarcity becoming increasingly pronounced. The supply side faces "triple pressures": Myanmar's production resumptions have been repeatedly disrupted, Indonesia's policies continue to tighten, and geopolitical risks in the DRC remain elevated. Resource constraints have become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, and tin has become a strategic resource linking traditional manufacturing and the digital future. 2. Price System Breaks Through Historical Highs, Industry Ecosystem Faces Restructuring In early 2026, SHFE tin prices broke through 470,000 yuan/mt, hitting an all-time high. This price breakthrough is not only a manifestation of supply-demand imbalance, but also a symbol of the value revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods all urgently need innovative breakthroughs. 3. Technology-Driven and Green Transformation Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain, the global green transition requires the tin industry to upgrade toward low-carbon and circular economy, recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes become the necessary path. All segments of the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan held 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will gather global industry elites to explore together. Hongchen Metals Trading Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discuss industry development trends with industry peers, and jointly promote the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now to attend, jointly witness and participate in this extraordinary and far-reaching industry event, and co-create a brilliant new chapter! Founded in April 2012, Hongchen Metals Trading Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Beijing, with representative offices in Shanghai, Yunnan, Tianjin, Hong Kong, and Thailand. After years of development, the company has built a comprehensive metals trading platform integrating import and export trade and domestic sales. Our core business focuses on tin ore, tungsten ore, tantalum-niobium ore, tin ingot, and other non-ferrous metals, earning broad recognition in and outside China. The company has an experienced trading and research team that has accumulated deep expertise and experience in non-ferrous metals industry operations, market price trends, trading and business execution, and has built strong upstream and downstream industry chain resources and warehousing and logistics networks, with business spanning major non-ferrous metal producing and consuming regions globally. Upholding the "integrity-based, service first" business philosophy, the company consistently serves every client with a professional, dedicated and responsible attitude. Looking ahead, Hong Kin Metals will deepen strategic collaboration with global partners, further expand its business scope in import and export trade and the integration of futures and physicals, while strengthening internal operational efficiency, continuously enhancing industry expertise and enriching resources in and outside China, striving to become a first-class non-ferrous metal trading service provider in the industry. Hong Kin Metals was established in April 2012, with its headquarters in Beijing. It has also set up representative offices in Shanghai, Yunnan, Tianjin, Hong Kong and Thailand. After years of development, the company has built a comprehensive metal trading platform integrating import and export trade and domestic sales. Our business focus on tin, tungsten, tantalum and other non-ferrous metals, and has gained wide recognition in both domestic and international markets. 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Jul 31, 2026 14:27[Tungsten Express] SMM, July 16: Tungsten concentrates held steady today. Yesterday, auctions of tungsten ore at mines in Yunnan and Hunan were all successfully concluded, with high-grade 50% ore from a mine sold at over 400,000 yuan per standard tonne (65%WO3 basis), boosting market confidence. As the tungsten market fell steadily for a month, supplier inventories were gradually destocked. Some suppliers, bullish on the outlook, largely suspended shipments, making it harder for downstream buyers to push for lower prices and edging the bargaining center slightly higher. Currently, 55% tungsten concentrates were traded at 380,000-405,000 yuan per standard tonne (65%WO3 basis). A small number of smelters restocked on a need-to basis at low prices. In the short term, the market has entered a phase of consolidation with seesaw movements at lows.
Jul 16, 2026 10:00[SMM Tungsten Daily Review: Multiple Bearish Factors Weigh on Tungsten Market, Short-Term Weak Consolidation] SMM July 13 news: Overall, the China tungsten market in July faces multiple bearish factors, including pending clearance of previous inventories of upstream tungsten concentrates and smelting products, weakening demand from downstream cemented carbide during the off-season, and tightening export control policies that leave little room for growth in export orders. In the short term, the market will mainly follow a downward trend to hit bottom.
Jul 13, 2026 15:42In H1 2026, the tungsten market was largely driven by supply-side dynamics, experiencing a complete cycle of sharp rises and falls before finally retreating from highs to close the half-year. Entering H2, the annual tungsten ore mining quotas have been fully implemented, monthly mine output has stabilized, and there is no significant room for further production cuts or new volume increases.
Jul 13, 2026 11:53Entering July, the tungsten industry chain prices remained in the doldrums. A large tungsten enterprise lowered its long-term contract purchase quotes for the first half of July, while the Ganzhou Tungsten Association simultaneously lowered its monthly forecast average prices for all tungsten product categories, with prices across all categories down MoM. The spot market also followed suit and was under pressure. According to SMM quotes, wolframite concentrates (≥65%) have been on a weak decline since mid-to-late June. Looking back at the market trend this year, tungsten prices experienced wild swings. Comparing the two downward cycles, the overall decline in this round of adjustment that started in mid-June has narrowed compared with the first correction from March to May. Currently, the traditional off-season effect is prominent. Factors such as weak downstream demand and raw material inventory awaiting digestion continue to weigh on tungsten price performance; however, the scarcity of low-priced high-grade ore supplies will provide some support for tungsten prices. Industry Long-term Contract Quotes and Association Monthly Forecast Prices All Lowered A tungsten enterprise lowered its long-term contract quotes for the first half of July, as follows: According to Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd. on July 6, its long-term contract purchase quotes for the first half of July are: 1. 55% wolframite concentrates: 448,000 yuan/standard tonne (65%WO3 basis), down 72,000 yuan/standard tonne from the previous round of quotes; 2. 55% scheelite concentrates: 447,000 yuan/standard tonne, down 72,000 yuan/standard tonne from the previous round of quotes; 3. APT (GB Grade 0): 660,000 yuan/mt, down 120,000 yuan/mt from the previous round of quotes. The Ganzhou Tungsten Association released its forecast average prices of tungsten products for July 2026, with 55% wolframite concentrates at 448,000 yuan/standard tonne, down 57,000 yuan/mt from June; APT at 660,000 yuan/mt, down 100,000 yuan/mt from June; and medium-grain tungsten powder at 1,100 yuan/kg, down 200 yuan/kg from June. Wolframite Concentrates Fall 13.93% in Less Than a Month According to SMM quotes, the price of wolframite concentrates (≥65%) on July 7 was 453,000-455,000 yuan/standard tonne, with an average price of 454,000 yuan/standard tonne, down 3.61% from the previous trading day. Looking back at the short-term trend, after the average price of wolframite concentrates rebounded to a previous high of 527,500 yuan/standard tonne in early-to-mid June, weak downstream demand, together with the fact that raw material inventory accumulated from earlier concentrated enterprise stockpiling was still in the digestion cycle, weakened market support, and tungsten prices began a general weak downward adjustment from June 17. Compared with the average price of 527,500 yuan/standard tonne on June 16, the average price of 454,000 yuan/standard tonne on July 7 represents a decline of 73,500 yuan/standard tonne in less than a month, a drop of 13.93%. Taking a longer-term perspective, entering July, the average price trend of wolframite concentrates (≥65%) so far this year has been a dramatic roller coaster. Supported by tight raw material supply at the start of the year, wolframite concentrates (≥65%) began at 453,500 yuan/standard tonne on January 5, before surging to a historic high of 1,050,500 yuan/standard tonne on March 13. At such high prices, market caution and fear of high prices gradually intensified, and coupled with limited acceptance from end-use demand, tungsten prices embarked on an overall downward trajectory, ultimately falling to an intra-year low of 400,500 yuan/standard tonne on May 25. After a deep correction in the preceding period, the market had a demand for an oversold recovery. This, combined with the concentrated release of phased restocking demand, saw tungsten prices start a rebound recovery from May 27, rising to 527,500 yuan/standard tonne on June 10. A comparison of two complete downward cycles so far this year reveals that the first round of correction after the initial-year surge featured a wider range of fluctuation, while the current correction, which began in mid-June, has seen a narrower overall downward magnitude relative to the previous correction. Synthesizing key price periods, it is clear that the wolframite concentrates market has experienced a large magnitude of fluctuations and prominent volatile characteristics this year. Outlook Looking ahead, in the short term, July marks the entry into the traditional off-season for downstream consumption. Purchasing willingness from cemented carbide and mechanical processing enterprises is weak, and market demand is performing mediocrely. However, circulating supply of high-grade tungsten ore is relatively scarce. With bullish and bearish factors checking each other, tungsten prices are expected to maintain narrow sideways consolidation. The pace of improvement on the downstream demand side remains a key focus going forward. In the medium and long term, domestic regulation on primary tungsten mining is continuously tightening, rigid demand support exists from the cemented carbide sector, and the scale of net tungsten product exports is growing steadily, leaving a supply-demand gap for the element tungsten throughout the year. In Q3, the insufficient alignment of mining indicators will create expectations of tightening on the raw material supply side, while the traditional "September-October peak season" is expected to drive a recovery in enterprise restocking demand. Simultaneously, rigid demand in military, high-end equipment, and new energy sectors continues to expand, and the price spread between Chinese and overseas markets is also expected to continuously boost export orders. Multiple favorable factors provide strong support for the medium and long-term central price range of tungsten. However, vigilance is needed regarding the risk of rapid market rises squeezing downstream processing enterprises' profits, which could force end-user production cuts and create negative feedback. Overall, the tungsten market is expected to follow a mild and orderly upward trajectory thereafter. Recommended Reading:
Jul 8, 2026 18:53On June 29, Xiamen Tungsten's share price declined. As of around 14:04 on the 29th, it had fallen 1.22% to 83.47 yuan per share. In terms of news, an announcement from Xiamen Tungsten on June 27 showed: To concentrate resources and focus on developing its three core businesses—tungsten & molybdenum, new energy materials, and rare earths— the company has decided to exit the real estate business. To gradually achieve this exit, Xiamen Tengwangge plans to publicly list for transfer, in the name of its partner Jianming, the unsold properties from Phases I through IV of the Straits International Community project and certain fixed assets within the Phase II commercial properties on the Fujian Provincial Property Rights Exchange, with a reserve price of 192 million yuan (RMB, the same hereinafter). The Straits International Community project (i.e., the commercial housing project on the north side of the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center) was developed under Jianming's name, with related assets registered under Jianming. Through relevant cooperation agreements, Xiamen Tengwangge holds a 67.285% interest in the project, while Jianming holds a 32.715% interest. Commenting on the transaction’s impact, Xiamen Tungsten stated that this transaction is an optimization and adjustment of the company's resource allocation and asset structure based on its strategic development plans. It will help the company further focus on its core businesses and aligns with its long-term strategic planning. The transaction does not harm the interests of the company and its shareholders, particularly minority shareholders. As this is a listed transfer, whether the transaction will ultimately be completed and the final transaction price remain uncertain, and the impact on company performance is subject to change. It will be determined based on actual completion, and currently cannot be estimated. Performance: Xiamen Tungsten’s 2025 annual report shows that for 2025, the company achieved consolidated operating revenue of 46.265 billion yuan, up 30.79% YoY, and consolidated operating costs of 37.984 billion yuan, up 31.07% YoY. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company reached 2.309 billion yuan, up 34.89% YoY, while net profit attributable to shareholders of the publicly listed firm after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was 2.19 billion yuan, up 44.16% YoY. The revenue and profit of its tungsten & molybdenum, energy new materials, and rare earth businesses all registered solid growth. Market shares for its major competitive products—such as tungsten powder, fine tungsten wire, cemented carbide rods, ammonium molybdate, and LCO—remained at the forefront, while profitability of key products, including cemented carbide, cutting tools, fine tungsten wire, magnetic materials, and LCO, further improved. Regarding its main business, Xiamen Tungsten stated that the company focuses on its three core industries: tungsten & molybdenum, rare earths, and energy new materials. Leveraging deep technological expertise and a strong management culture, the company continuously pursues technological and management innovations. It steadily advances its industrial layout in tungsten, molybdenum, rare earths, and lithium battery cathode materials, actively expanding its tungsten & molybdenum deep-processing, rare earth deep-processing, and energy new materials industries, and accelerating the transformation and upgrading of its industry chain. Regarding the business plan, Xiamen Tungsten stated in its annual report: Overall annual work approach: The company will fully implement the guiding principles of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, take the 15th Five-Year Plan as its guide, and embark on a transformation toward "Industrial Services" and "Digital Operations"; pursue internationalization, digitalization, and product-as-a-service while advancing both organic growth and external expansion; promote organizational change and talent development; strengthen industry chain synergy and global footprint; upgrade value across the entire chain covering R&D, production, sales, procurement, and investment; enhance functional management efficiency and risk control, consolidate the foundation for development, and ensure that transformation tasks are implemented effectively. Overall annual target: In 2026, the company plans to achieve YoY growth in operating revenue and total profit. To achieve the above business targets, the company will focus on the following key tasks: 1. Advance the comprehensive development of core businesses. In the tungsten sector, the emphasis is on strengthening resource security, driving the transformation of cemented carbide, cutting tools, and rock drilling tools toward high-end and service-oriented offerings, consolidating the advantages of PV tungsten wire and other products, and incubating new products. In the molybdenum sector, the focus is on raising smelting capacity and powder quality, maintaining the gross margin of wire-cut molybdenum wire, and expanding the market share of molybdenum end-cap assemblies and molybdenum discs. In the rare earth sector, the company will expand overseas raw material sources, scale up the fine chemicals, luminescent materials, alloys, and magnetic materials businesses, accelerate new base construction and overseas deployment, increase R&D investment in motor products, and expand into high-end market segments such as equipment manufacturing. In the energy new materials sector, the company will strengthen supply chain cooperation, expand production of core materials, promote the industrialisation of cutting-edge technologies, and accelerate overseas project construction. 2. Strengthen mine resource security. Stabilize domestic mine operations, with a focus on overcoming challenges such as declining grades and rising costs at operating mines; accelerate the development of new mines, promote the injection of the Dahutang tungsten mine, and advance infrastructure construction at the Bobai tungsten mine in Guangxi in an orderly manner. Promote overseas mine projects, conduct preliminary research on mine planning, develop a global map of non-ferrous metals relevant to Xiamen Tungsten's businesses, explore multiple modes of resource acquisition, and study the boundary conditions and rules for engaging in other strategic metals. 3. Strengthen and supplement chains through global layout. Prioritize deep processing capacity construction projects for tungsten-molybdenum, rare earth, and energy new materials, accelerate overseas industrial deployment, and enhance the coverage of the global manufacturing network. Advance M&A projects in and outside China, deploy functional components and devices related to strategic emerging industry chains, and leverage industrial funds to invest along the upstream and downstream of the company's current and future industries. Promote capital operations of subsidiaries and the disposal of non-performing assets and equity stakes to enhance asset operation efficiency. 4. Pilot the transformation to "Industrial Services" and "Digital Operations". 5. Solidify the Five Pillars for Value Chain Value Enhancement. 6. Deepen the Safe Production and Green Manufacturing System. 7. Annual Function Enhancement and Safeguard Measures. Xiamen Tungsten previously disclosed in its Q1 2026 report that in Q1, the company achieved total operating revenue of 15.743 billion yuan, up 86.99% YoY, and net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company of 1.107 billion yuan, up 189.14% YoY. Regarding the main reasons for the performance change, Xiamen Tungsten explained in its Q1 report that during the reporting period, the company actively responded to rising prices of major raw materials such as tungsten and cobalt, achieving effective linked increases in selling prices of main products across all segments of the industry chain, while sales of key products including cemented carbides, cutting tools, battery materials, and magnetic materials grew steadily, leading to a significant improvement in overall profitability. Xiamen Tungsten introduced: During the reporting period, the company focused on its core manufacturing business and operated steadily. The main highlights were as follows: 1. Tungsten and Molybdenum Business. In Q1 2026, the tungsten and molybdenum business achieved operating revenue of 7.321 billion yuan, up 83.13% YoY, and total profit of 1.763 billion yuan, up 238.82% YoY. The company proactively responded to the sharp rise in tungsten raw material prices, dynamically adjusted its business strategy, and achieved effective linked increases in selling prices of main products throughout the industry chain, significantly enhancing profitability. Among major products, cemented carbide product sales increased 5% YoY, with sales revenue up 156% YoY; cutting tool product sales grew 69% YoY, with sales revenue up 78% YoY; and fine tungsten wire, due to product mix adjustments, saw a 19% YoY decline in sales volume but a 73% YoY increase in sales revenue. 2. Energy New Materials Business. In Q1 2026, the battery materials business achieved operating revenue of 6.585 billion yuan, up 117.82% YoY, and total profit of 260 million yuan, up 94.24% YoY. The company continuously improved product quality and market development, achieving substantial growth in sales of main products and a significant boost in profitability. In Q1, sales of the company’s power battery cathode materials (including ternary cathode materials, LFP, and others) reached 15,700 mt, up 26% YoY, with sales revenue up 82% YoY; LCO sales volume was 14,700 mt, up 20% YoY, with sales revenue up 154% YoY. 3. Rare Earth Business. In Q1 2026, the rare earth business achieved operating revenue of 1.826 billion yuan, up 31.68% YoY, and total profit of 70 million yuan, up 65.72% YoY. The company optimized its product mix, achieving volume and profit growth for high-value-added products, effectively enhancing profitability. Sales of the main deep-processing product, magnetic materials, rose by 24% YoY, with sales revenue up 50% YoY. 4. Real estate business. In Q1 2026, the real estate business reported revenue of 10 million yuan, down 8.08% YoY, while total profit was -19 million yuan, narrowing losses slightly YoY. Tungsten: Looking back at the 2025 tungsten price trend, taking SMM wolframite concentrates (≥65%) as an example: The average price of wolframite concentrates (≥65%) on December 31, 2025, was 453,500 yuan/standard tonne, up 217.69% compared with 142,750 yuan/standard tonne on December 31, 2024. Reviewing Q1 this year, the average price of wolframite concentrates (≥65%) on March 31 was 992,500 yuan/standard tonne, surging by 539,000 yuan/standard tonne from the 453,500 yuan/standard tonne on December 31, 2025, representing a gain of 118.85%. After the earlier sustained rebound, wolframite concentrates returned to 500,000 yuan/standard tonne and then moved sideways. On June 29, the average price of wolframite concentrates was 507,000 yuan/standard tonne, down 0.98% from the previous trading day. Fundamentals side: Supply-demand wise, upstream mines still hold prices firm, and high-grade tungsten ore supply remains tight. Downstream, affected by the traditional off-season, cemented carbide and mechanical processing enterprises maintain hand-to-mouth restocking, leaving overall market transactions subdued. In the short term, supply and demand remain in a tug-of-war. Outside China, with increasingly stringent export controls and tight primary tungsten supply, European APT prices continue to fluctuate at highs. The price spread between Chinese and overseas markets remains large, providing some support for domestic tungsten prices. Meanwhile, tax policies related to the tungsten scrap recycling sector are being further refined, expected to boost compliant tungsten scrap circulation. This will, in the medium and long term, promote standardized development of the recycled tungsten industry and improve China’s tungsten resource supply structure . The domestic tungsten market is expected to mainly consolidate in the short term, with focus on long-term contract price adjustments, pace of mine shipments, changes in downstream off-season demand, and the impact of overseas export policies on market sentiment. Over the medium and long term, attention should be paid to declining supply during the seasonal mine output gap in Q3, while improving consumption expectations during the September-October peak season will further optimize the supply-demand structure, bringing bullish sentiment to prices. Recommended reading:
Jun 29, 2026 14:56