Tungsten

Tungsten: The Metal That Won't Wear Down

Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal and exceptional hardness, making it irreplaceable in cutting tools, drilling equipment and heavy industrial machinery — while its density and strength also anchor it firmly in defence and aerospace applications.

Why It Matters

• Unmatched Hardness & Heat Resistance — used to produce tungsten carbide, the industry standard for cutting tools, drill bits and wear-resistant machining components.
• Defence & Aerospace — its density makes it a critical input for armor-piercing munitions, aerospace components and high-temperature alloys.
• Electronics & Industrial Use — used in filaments, electrical contacts and high-speed steel alloys, giving it steady industrial demand beyond mining and construction tooling.

Indicative Pricing

Tungsten concentrate (65% WO3 basis) has typically traded in the region of $300–$350 per metric ton unit (mtu) in recent years, with premiums for higher-purity ammonium paratungstate (APT). Explonat provides a current quote against your required specification and delivery terms.

Sourced Through Explonat

We source and trade tungsten ore and concentrate from vetted Southern African producers, with full documentation and quality verification on every consignment — a direct, compliant route into a metal with no substitute in its core industrial applications.