South Korean Mine Revival Aims to Undermine China’s Tungsten Dominance

A U.S. initiative seeks alternative sources of tungsten, a strategic metal. Workers have begun reopening a deep‑mountain mine in South A U.S. initiative seeks alternative sources of tungsten, a strategic metal. Workers have begun reopening a deep‑mountain mine in South

Korea. The mine sits beneath a remote Korean mountain range. Reviving the site could lessen China’s near‑monopoly on tungsten. Tungsten is essential for military hardware, semiconductor chips and other industries. The project is part of broader efforts to diversify supply

chains. South Korean authorities are supporting the redevelopment. Observers will watch whether the mine can meet global demand.