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Odd Lots: Tungsten Market Is Warning of Upcoming War (Podcast)
Monday, August 3, 2026
David Fickling, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discussed tungsten's role in military manufacturing and geopolitical strategy during a podcast episode. Tungsten is used in weapons production because of its high density and melting point. Fickling visited Australia's Dolphin Mine to report on tungsten mining operations and their geopolitical significance.
