Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2026-01-21 16:09Group 1 - Tungsten prices have reached historical highs, with 65% black tungsten concentrate priced at 528,000 yuan/ton, and 65% white tungsten concentrate at 527,000 yuan/ton, both up 14.8% since the beginning of the year [1] - The market for tungsten is characterized by tight supply and high prices, with downstream users adjusting product prices to transfer cost pressures, maintaining a strong upward trend in tungsten prices [1] - The increase in tungsten prices is attributed to insufficient supply, confirmed demand growth, and low social inventory levels, suggesting that the upward trend will continue [1] Group 2 - Tungsten is a strategic metal resource essential for the national economy and defense, known for its high melting point, density, and hardness, widely used in various industries [2] - The outlook for tungsten prices in 2026 indicates a likely continuation of high prices and strong fluctuations, with supply and demand remaining in tight balance [2] - Companies in the tungsten industry are expected to benefit from rising prices, as seen in Xianglu Tungsten's forecast of a net profit of 12.5 million to 18 million yuan for 2025, indicating a turnaround from previous losses [2] Group 3 - Xianglu Tungsten reports that the continuous rise in tungsten prices in 2025 has improved the supply-demand situation, enhancing its pricing power and leading to significant growth in gross margins and profits [3] - Xiamen Tungsten is expanding its applications in new fields, such as photovoltaic tungsten wire, and is experiencing a demand surge that has not yet been met by supply, contributing to the ongoing price increase [3] - The supply side of tungsten mining is constrained by quota systems, limiting rapid capacity growth, while the market outlook remains positive due to limited new mining projects [3] Group 4 - Zhongtung High-tech announced that its subsidiary has verified an additional tungsten resource of 91,700 tons, with an annual processing capacity of 2.354 million tons, and is working on a project to increase capacity to 3.5 million tons per year [4]