In the current industrial landscape, significant attention is paid to where resources are mined. However, a critical component of the supply chain lies in the processing stage, where raw ores are converted into usable materials.

Tungsten (W) is the silent workhorse of the modern world. From deep-earth drilling to orbital mechanics, it is the material engineers turn to when everything else fails. But while the metal itself is unbreakable, its supply chain is not. This graphic visualizes the three "superpowers" of tungsten—and why a massive geopolitical imbalance has sent prices soaring. The Power of Tungsten: 3 Irreplaceable Traits Tungsten's value is anchored in physical extremes that make it non-neg

Global Tungsten Production 2024 As the infographic above clearly illustrates, the global tungsten supply chain is one of the most concentrated in the world. Based on 2024 data from the U.S. Geological Survey, a single country—China—dominates the market, accounting for a staggering 83% of all global mine production . This dominance places tungsten firmly on the critical minerals list for the United States, the EU, and other major economies. But what makes this metal so vital,