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Why the Pentagon just dropped $450M on tungsten mining
Defense NewsWednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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The Pentagon recently announced a $450 million investment in The Elmet Group to strengthen the U. supply chain for the critical mineral tungsten.
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- Why it matters
- Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in. The Pentagon recently announced a $450 million investment in The Elmet Group to strengthen the U. supply chain for the critical mineral tungsten. Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Pentagon and War.
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What happened
The Pentagon recently announced a $450 million investment in The Elmet Group to strengthen the U. supply chain for the critical mineral tungsten.
Why it matters
Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in.
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Timeline
Defense News published: Why the Pentagon just dropped $450M on tungsten mining
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Economic impact
Conflict can reprice energy, shipping, and defense exposure tied to Pentagon and War.
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