Guangdong's First Batch of Tungsten Ore Quota for 2026 at 2,110 mt, Down 10.2%

Published: Apr 14, 2026 10:51

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[Tungsten News Flash] SMM, April 14: It was reported that Guangdong Province issued the first batch of tungsten mine extraction control quotas for 2026: the provincial total was 2,110 standard tonnes (65% WO₃ basis), a decrease of 250 mt from the first batch in 2025 (2,350 mt), a YoY decline of 10.2%.

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