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Miami, FL

Developing a domestic source of tungsten for defense applications.

• Domestic Tungsten Supply: United States Tungsten is reviving America’s largest tungsten mine to provide a reliable domestic supply.
• Federal Support: The company is advancing its project with key approvals and federal engagement, aligning with U.S. national security priorities.
• High-Grade Deposit: The North Carolina site offers a high-grade deposit with 99.9% purity potential, reducing processing costs and increasing value.
• Strategic Location: Existing infrastructure at the site reduces transportation costs by 40% compared to overseas supply chains.
• Experienced Leadership: The team has over 100 years of industry expertise, strategically positioned to maximize the opportunity in tungsten production.

United States Tungsten is working to reestablish a domestic supply of tungsten by reviving America’s largest tungsten mine. The company holds the lease to a site with an estimated 1 million tons of minerals, aiming to provide a reliable source of this critical material for defense applications. Tungsten is essential for military uses such as armor-piercing shells and missile systems, and recent U.S. policies have restricted the purchase of Chinese tungsten, creating a significant supply gap. United States Tungsten is advancing its project with federal support and aims to align with national security priorities.

The company’s North Carolina site benefits from existing infrastructure, reducing transportation costs by 40% compared to overseas supply chains. With a focus on environmentally sound extraction methods and a high-grade deposit, United States Tungsten plans to achieve 99.9% purity in its output. The company is in talks with the Department of Defense for supply contracts and is fast-tracking its development plan to reach full commercial operations by 2027. The team, with over 100 years of industry expertise, is strategically positioned to maximize this opportunity, focusing on the production of tungsten concentrate for defense applications.

Company Info

United States Tungsten is reestablishing a domestic tungsten supply by reviving America’s largest tungsten mine to support national defense needs.

United States Tungsten is focused on reviving America’s largest tungsten mine to establish a reliable domestic supply of this critical mineral. The company holds the lease to a site in North Carolina with an estimated 1 million tons of high-grade tungsten, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, which controls a significant portion of the global supply. The company is advancing its project with federal support, aligning with U.S. national security priorities to ensure a stable supply for defense applications.

The company plans to achieve full commercial operations by 2027 through a phased development approach. This includes securing necessary permits, developing infrastructure, and ramping up production. United States Tungsten aims to provide high-purity tungsten for defense contractors and other industrial applications, leveraging existing infrastructure to reduce costs and expedite deployment. The company’s efforts are supported by experienced leadership with expertise in mining and government relations.