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Tungsten West, Elmet ink $1.8 billion offtake deal for Hemerdon mine

Tungsten West (AIM: TUN) signed an 8-year deal with Elmet Technologies to supply 1,000 tonnes/year of tungsten, valued at $1.8B. The agreement supports UK/US supply chains and aligns with strategic interests. The UK government has invested up to £71M in Tungsten West.

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Published Sep 23, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

Low
01

Why it matters

The off‑take agreement secures a long‑term revenue stream and aligns with UK strategic mineral policy.

02

Market read

A major supply contract for a strategic mineral, likely to influence Tungsten West's valuation and sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential operational risks at the Hemerdon mine and currency fluctuations could affect deal economics.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Tungsten West operates the Hemerdon tungsten‑tin mine in Devon, previously closed in 1944 and recently backed by the UK National Wealth Fund.

Market effects

Sector

strengthens the UK tungsten supply chain and may benefit downstream manufacturers.

Regional

supports UK mining sector sentiment and could attract further investment.

Global

provides a stable source of tungsten for US and UK defense and clean‑energy industries.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The deal may lock Tungsten West into fixed pricing, limiting upside if tungsten prices rise sharply.

Key entities

  • company
    Tungsten West

    Owner and operator of the Hemerdon mine, AIM‑listed.

  • company
    Elmet Technologies

    US‑based tungsten products and advanced materials producer.

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