Tungsten: Prices
2026-07-12 · Ministry of Defence · HL2041 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government whether the rise in the price of tungsten is impacting the UK defence industry.
Answer
The Ministry of Defence is aware of increases in global tungsten prices and continues to monitor developments in critical mineral markets. Tungsten is used in a range of defence and industrial applications, including specialist components, advanced materi...