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Australia commits 870 million to tungsten development in Western Australia

Australia is directing 870 million toward tungsten development in Western Australia, a strategic material used in weapons and high-tech industries.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 13, 2026, 4:59 AM UTC.

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The investment could strengthen non-Chinese supply of a critical industrial and defense mineral.

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Der Westen braucht Wolfram für Waffen und Hightech - jetzt fließen 870 Millionen in Western Australia: Warum De.mem profitieren könnte ↗finanznachrichten.de · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC

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