每经记者｜张宝莲 每经编辑｜程鹏 魏官红 1600公斤钨条，评估作价1.5亿港元，折合9375万港元/吨。6月中旬，马来西亚商人王心兰以此条件成功换取中国稀土（00769.HK）14.3%的股份。 "钨条有没有？到底在哪里？我不知道。"两个多月后，中国稀土创始人蒋泉龙向《每日经济新闻》记者说道。 2024年5月，71岁的蒋泉龙重掌中国稀土，他希望能借助外部力量推动企业走出困境。但如今，对于公司经营，各方争议不断，其本人也因债务问题被董 事会"除名"。 围绕上述争议性交易，一系列疑问至今仍未有确切答案。近日，记者赶赴江苏宜兴、江西赣州及香港，试图厘清这笔交易的真实情况。 中国稀土运营实体 图片来源：每经记者 张宝莲 摄 蒋泉龙：质疑钨条实际价值 5月28日，中国稀土公告称，公司通过全资子公司Wealthy Energy Limited以每股0.375港元的价格向众景国际有限公司（以下简称"众景国际"）定增4亿股， 以此作为"代价股份"收购1600公斤纯度不低于99.995%（4N5）的钨条，交易总价1.5亿港元。 图片来源：中国稀土公告截图 不过，对于这笔交易的推进过程，中国稀土创始人蒋泉龙认为存在诸多疑点。 ...

调查|中国稀土钨条交易迷局 1600公斤钨条，评估作价1.5亿港元，折合9375万港元/吨。6月中旬，马来西亚商人王心兰以此条件成 功换取中国稀土(00769.HK)14.3%的股份。 "钨条有没有？到底在哪里？我不知道。"两个多月后，中国稀土创始人蒋泉龙向《每日经济新闻》记者 说道。 2024年5月，71岁的蒋泉龙重掌中国稀土，他希望能借助外部力量推动企业走出困境。但如今，对于公 司经营，各方争议不断，其本人也因债务问题被董事会"除名"。 围绕上述争议性交易，一系列疑问至今仍未有确切答案。近日，记者赶赴江苏宜兴、江西赣州及香港， 试图厘清这笔交易的真实情况。 蒋泉龙：质疑钨条实际价值 5月28日，中国稀土公告称，公司通过全资子公司Wealthy Energy Limited以每股0.375港元的价格向众景 国际有限公司(以下简称"众景国际")定增4亿股，以此作为"代价股份"收购1600公斤纯度不低于99.995% (4N5)的钨条，交易总价1.5亿港元。 接受《每日经济新闻》记者采访时，蒋泉龙出示了两份报告。一份是委托中国钨业协会出具的钨条产品 市场报告，该报告提及，2025年上半年，国内99.995%高纯 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a controversial transaction involving China Rare Earth (00769.HK) where 1,600 kg of tungsten bars were exchanged for a 14.3% stake in the company, raising questions about the valuation and legitimacy of the deal [1][18]. Group 1: Transaction Details - A Malaysian businessman, Wang Xinlan, successfully exchanged 1,600 kg of tungsten bars valued at 1.5 billion HKD, equating to 9,375 million HKD per ton, for shares in China Rare Earth [1]. - The transaction was completed on June 16, 2025, after the board approved it, despite ongoing disputes regarding the valuation and the legitimacy of the tungsten bars [18][19]. Group 2: Valuation Concerns - Founder Jiang Quanjun raised doubts about the actual value of the tungsten bars, questioning the methods used for their valuation [3][7]. - Reports indicated that the market price for high-purity tungsten bars (99.995%) was estimated to be between 1.5 million to 1.6 million HKD per ton, significantly lower than the price paid by China Rare Earth [12][17]. Group 3: Company Governance and Disputes - Jiang Quanjun was removed from the board due to debt issues and has since raised complaints about the transaction, claiming he was not fully informed during the approval process [22][25]. - The board of China Rare Earth responded to Jiang's complaints, stating they were unfounded and that he had previously agreed to the transaction [19][25]. Group 4: Operational Challenges - Following the transaction, China Rare Earth faced operational difficulties, including debt accumulation and legal issues involving its subsidiaries, which have led to significant financial strain [27][28]. - The company has been under scrutiny for potential asset misappropriation and has faced multiple lawsuits related to its operational entities [27].

Investment Rating - The report rates the tungsten industry as "Positive" [4] Core Insights - The global tungsten industry is experiencing a complex situation characterized by resource control competition and technological upgrades, with supply chain camp formation [2][12] - China's tungsten industry is undergoing a transformation towards high-value-added products, driven by domestic upgrades and international market expansion [3][39] - The geopolitical landscape is influencing regional procurement trends, particularly in emerging markets like Russia and ASEAN countries [3][51] Summary by Sections 1. Background of the Game: Strategic Value of Tungsten Resources and Supply System - 80% of global tungsten resources come from China, while high-end application technologies are dominated by Europe and the US, leading to a clash between China's outward industrial upgrade and the US's protection of its domestic industries [12][13] - The US aims to reduce dependency on Chinese tungsten through tariffs and domestic mining initiatives, while China seeks to maintain its resource advantages and expand its international market share [2][12] 2. Policy Duel: China's and the US's Dual Strategies - China's tungsten industry policies focus on transformation and control, implementing measures such as export tariffs and quotas to manage production and sales [16][22] - The US is working to lower its reliance on Chinese tungsten by diversifying import sources and increasing domestic production through the Defense Production Act [25][30] 3. Export Trends: Acceleration of Transformation in the Tungsten Industry - China's tungsten exports are experiencing a decline in overall volume but are shifting towards high-value products, with significant growth in exports to Russia and ASEAN countries [39][51] - The export structure is changing, with a focus on high-end products like hard alloy tools, which have seen price increases and growing demand [45][43] 4. Industry Opportunities: Focus on Regional Markets in Russia, Europe, and ASEAN - The geopolitical situation is driving regional procurement, with Russia emerging as a significant market for Chinese tungsten exports, showing a compound annual growth rate of nearly 70% from 2018 to 2024 [3][51] - The EU's rearmament plans are expected to stimulate demand for tungsten products, particularly in Germany, creating opportunities for Chinese manufacturers [3][51]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market opened with the Hang Seng Index rising by 0.19% and the Tech Index increasing by 0.27% [1] - Sihuan Pharmaceutical (02096.HK) saw a rise of 6.3% following a collaboration with NextCure for overseas sales of certain drugs [1] - China Rare Earth (00769.HK) experienced a 4% increase after completing the issuance of 400 million shares to acquire tungsten bar assets [1]

Group 1 - The company has entered into an agreement to sell tungsten bars for a total consideration of HKD 150 million, which will be settled through the issuance of 400 million shares at an issue price of HKD 0.375 per share [1] - Tungsten is a critical rare metal widely used in advanced industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, and renewable energy, with increasing demand for high-purity tungsten products [1] - The board believes that the market demand for tungsten will continue to grow strongly in the near future, and the sale of tungsten will diversify the company's mineral portfolio and enhance its resilience in the evolving global supply chain [1] Group 2 - The acquisition is seen as a good opportunity to expand the company's business activities into adjacent markets, leveraging the existing rare earth business [2] - The board believes that the acquisition will diversify the company's revenue sources and strengthen its supply chain, thereby improving overall performance [2] - The structure of the acquisition aligns the interests of the seller and the company, paving the way for potential strategic cooperation and improved operational efficiency through shared resources and customer networks [2]