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Sangdong mine eyes role in securing tungsten for chip industry

22 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

22 August 2026

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opportunities

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Semiconductors

◆ Geography

South Korea

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Read at koreatimes.co.kr →

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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Sangdong mine in South Korea is set to become a crucial non-Chinese source of tungsten feedstock and materials like tungsten oxide needed for semiconductor manufacturing. This development aims to reduce dependency on Chinese export controls and support chipmakers facing soaring tungsten hexafluoride prices and supply risks.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new source for high-purity tungsten that can ease crushing supply bottlenecks from China’s export restrictions. Lock in talks with Almonty Korea Tungsten to secure local feedstock before qualification delays lock your supply chain into Chinese dependence.

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1 source · 22 Aug 2026

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