This piece examines how the ongoing Iran conflict has intensified global demand for tungsten, a vital mineral in military technology, while highlighting China's dominant control over supply and the resulting risks to Western defence capabilities and supply chain resilience.
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And I rather fear, Mr. Speaker, that hearing aids are needed for the member from Western Mori sitting to my right. I know that's no need to make those comments. Uh Mr. Speaker, I'm just talking about rare properties, minerals, critical contributors to the capacity of the member of Parliament to stop talking like a wounded hand and listen to the buttons. That's enough.
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The Iran war has depleted supplies of tungsten, a critical mineral for the world’s militariesSocial-media signal on the same topic, drawn from the social lens. Engagement is likes + 2×shares + 3×replies, the same weighting used across the digest cards. View on /social →
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