Tungsten Market Fluctuated Upward at the Beginning of the Week, with Active Trading and Rising Prices

Published: Jun 1, 2026 10:24

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[Tungsten News Flash] SMM June 1: At the start of the week, the tungsten market mainly fluctuated upward. Upstream suppliers were bullish with firm offers. Downstream powder and cemented carbide plants actively inquired for restocking, and market transactions were active. Mainstream downstream enterprises actively picked up goods under long-term contract supply. In addition, enterprises supplemented with spot order procurement, and overall procurement volume increased notably. SMM 65% wolframite concentrates closed at 434,500 yuan/standard tonne (65%WO3 basis) today, up 8,000 yuan/standard tonne (65%WO3 basis) WoW Friday, with some transactions based on premiums over the online price. SMM APT closed at 685,000 yuan/mt today, with smelters mostly adopting a wait-and-see approach and suspending offers.

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