Plansee and Manhattan Five Partner for US Tungsten Oxide Stockpile via Recycling

Published: Jun 4, 2026 14:59

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[SMM Tungsten Express] Austria's Plansee Group and Manhattan Five Partners announced a joint venture to establish a strategic tungsten oxide stockpile in the US through recycling. Plansee intends to expand tungsten oxide production capacity at its Towanda, Pennsylvania facility to approximately 12,000 tpy, with initial deliveries expected in 2026. The JV aims to secure US tungsten supply and reduce foreign dependence. Ceratizit reported a tungsten recycling rate of approximately 90% for fiscal 2024/25.

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