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BIS Imposes Critical Minerals Export Restrictions on Black Mass and Tungsten Waste and Scrap
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will prohibit exports of black mass and tungsten waste and scrap without prior authorization starting August 27, 2026, requiring 100% of sales to U.S. persons unless exceptions are granted. The temporary rule aims to secure critical minerals essential to national defense and provides a framework for adjustments, with public comments open until November 4, 2026.
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You must revisit your supply and export contracts immediately to avoid export detentions and consider filing for BIS exceptions fast. Selling black mass or tungsten waste now requires tight compliance controls or risk losing access to export markets.
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