[SMM Tungsten Express] Japan's response to China's tungsten export con

Following China's tungsten export controls in early 2025, Japan has rapidly diversified its supply by massively increasing scrap imports from Western countries and investing in domestic recycling and production capacity. Major Japanese firms are committing hundreds of millions to expand their capabilities, with government support, to mitigate strategic risk from mineral dependence.

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