Core Insights - The price of tungsten has surged by 130% this year, rising from approximately $320 per metric ton to nearly $800 per metric ton, driven by increased demand in various sectors [2][10]. - China controls over 80% of the global tungsten supply and has tightened export controls, impacting availability for the U.S. market [3][8]. - Alante Industries is set to restart tungsten mining operations in the U.S., specifically at the Gen Tongue Brown's Lake Tungsten project in Montana, marking a significant shift in domestic production [4][6]. Industry Overview - Tungsten is essential in multiple industries, including defense, technology, and automotive, with a particular emphasis on its role in semiconductor production and AI development [7][8]. - The U.S. has been reliant on Chinese tungsten, but recent restrictions on exports from China have prompted a reevaluation of domestic supply chains [9][18]. Company Developments - Alante Industries has invested $10 million in the Montana tungsten project, which has been in development since 2015 and is expected to begin commercial production in the first quarter of next year [4][12]. - The company is transitioning its primary listing to NASDAQ and has seen a stock price increase of 141% over the past six months, indicating strong market interest [16][17]. - Alante Industries is also engaging with the U.S. government to ensure that its output meets national security needs, especially as the Pentagon plans to ban Chinese tungsten from military procurement by 2027 [15][16].
Almonty Industries expanding U.S. tungsten mining