Mitsubishi Materials taps Vietnam for tungsten as China alternative
Mitsubishi Materials is seeking to secure tungsten supplies from Vietnam to reduce its reliance on China, its primary source. This move aims to mitigate geopolitical risks and stabilize its supply chain.
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