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China, tungsten and a supply shock in metal critical for war that will last far beyond Iran conflict
CNBCNewswireWednesday, June 3, 2026

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Simultaneous wars in Ukraine and Iran have depleted sources of tungsten, a largely obscure metal that is critical to munitions and industrial production.
Simultaneous wars in Ukraine and Iran have depleted sources of tungsten, a largely obscure metal that is critical to munitions and industrial production.
Simultaneous wars in Ukraine and Iran have depleted sources of tungsten, a largely obscure metal that is critical to munitions and industrial production.
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