Articles Tagged "gold"

The Market Oracle reported on Gld ETF Warning, Tungsten Filled Fake Gold Bars

I’ve already reported on irregular physical gold settlements which occurred in London, England back in the first week of October, 2009.  Specifically, these settlements involved the inter-mediation of at least one Central Bank [The Bank of England] to resolve allocated settlements on behalf of J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank – who DID NOT have the [...]

West Eager To Break Chinese Monopoly

Low demand, low prices, and the break up of the former USSR has led to a collapse in tungsten production. With China soldering on as the predominant tungsten producer in the world, the West is seeking out direct ownership of non-Chinese mines. Where is the fresh supply?

Tungsten shortage buoys price

European Ferro tungsten prices crept up for the week as buyers drew down inventories in Rotterdam. For a second week in a row, the Lunar New Year Holiday in China meant lack of supplies were coming out of the country.

Will China’s monopoly equal tungsten stability?

Tungsten, like all other metals has witnessed a precipitous price drop. Data coming out of China, producers of around 85% of the world’s tungsten, shows that most of the Chinese Ferro-tungsten makers have either shut down or decreased output.

Tungsten market poised for growth

The tungsten market is witnessing consistent growth as development around the globe in national defense, civil and war industries are using up all the tungsten supplies they can get their hands on.

Tungsten hit by global uncertainty

The past week has seen many new company developments when it comes to Tungsten. Vancouver-based Golden Predator Mines announced the intersection of near surface tungsten mineralization in drilling at its wholly-owned Springer tungsten project in Nevada.

Tungsten companies diverge in their response to market challenges

The market has been increasingly volatile over the past months, and with this week’s huge adjustments many businesses announced new strategic measures. Tungsten companies were no exception, and a few business changes were announced this week.