Sumitomo Electric to boost tungsten output 50%, reducing China dependence

Nikkei Asia | April 9, 2026, 5:57 p.m. | Original

OSAKA -- Japan's Sumitomo Electric Industries plans to build a new tungsten production plant for 15.9 billion yen ($100 million), aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

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