Vietnam's Masan Seeks Investors for Nui Phao Tungsten Mine Amid Price Surge and Defense Spending Increase

Published: Apr 23, 2026 12:05

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[SMM Tungsten Express] Driven by soaring tungsten prices and rising defense budgets, Vietnam's Masan High-Tech Materials is stepping up its search for strategic investors for its Nui Phao tungsten mine, one of the world's largest and most significant non-China tungsten sources. The company also plans to list on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange in 2027, prioritizing debt reduction to achieve a "clean" balance sheet by 2027-2028. Its customers include Honeywell and Mitsubishi, with 2026 profit projected at 1.7-2.5 trillion Vietnamese dong.

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