Event Brief
Sumitomo Electric to Increase Tungsten Output by 50%
Filed: Apr 09, 2026 at 5:38 PM ET
Summary: Sumitomo Electric plans to boost tungsten production by 50% to reduce reliance on China.
WHO: Sumitomo Electric
WHAT: Increase tungsten output by 50%
WHEN: Apr 09, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: To reduce dependence on China for tungsten supply.
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