Explosion at Molybdenum Smelter in Pennsylvania, One Person Hospitalized

[Tungsten Express] SMM July 30: In H1 2026, the import value of cemented carbide inserts (2.351 billion yuan) was 1.43 times that of the export value (1.64 billion yuan). The export value of coated cemented carbide inserts was up 23.88% YoY, while the import value was up 31.94% YoY; exports of coated cemented carbide inserts stood at 670 mt, down 15% YoY, with the unit price up 46.09% YoY. The export value of non-coated cemented carbide inserts was up 36.03% YoY, and the import value was up 31.37% YoY; exports of non-coated cemented carbide inserts were 814 mt, down 15% YoY, with the unit price up 59.55% YoY.

[SMM Magnesium Express]Today, according to the Shanghai Securities News, Zhiyuan Robotics incorporated magnesium alloy as the load-bearing skeleton in its latest humanoid robot "Far征A3," paired with self-developed high-performance carbon fiber-nylon composite structural components, achieving both weight reduction and energy absorption effects. The robot demonstrated high-dynamic actions such as aerial flips and impact resistance, showcasing the application potential of magnesium alloy in enhancing structural strength and lightweighting for robots. As the industrialization of humanoid robots accelerates, the application prospects of magnesium alloy in robotic structural components are expected to further expand.