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Forrest Backs Tungsten as China Grip Sparks Concern - Mining Digital
Why it matters
Andrew Forrest's backing of domestic tungsten production directly addresses Australia's critical-mineral sovereignty, reducing dependence on Chinese supply for a strategically important defence and industrial input. Tungsten is essential for military hardening, armour, and electronics; domestic capture reduces coercion risk during a Taiwan crisis or broader Indo-Pacific conflict.
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