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DOD makes $450M investment to secure domestic tungsten supply chain
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. Department of Defense is investing $450 million in The Elmet Group, the sole U.S.-owned tungsten producer, to secure and expand domestic tungsten processing capacity critical for defense applications and reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial, and 5 sources have reported it.
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You must reassess your supply chain risks tied to tungsten and related industrial materials as the U.S. is shoring up domestic sources and limiting dependence on China. This move shifts procurement priorities and opens opportunities for suppliers linked to The Elmet Group and domestic processing.
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5 sources · 14 Sep 2026
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