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25 April 2026
WRITTEN BY Shae Russell

Why is Tungsten a must-watch metal now?

Join us for a special Drilling Deeper feature episode with Mining.com.au Executive Producer Shae Russell and Pioneer Minerals (ASX:PMM) CEO Michael Beven, as we take a deep dive into tungsten — one of the world’s most critical yet least understood metals.

Once overlooked, tungsten has rapidly moved to the centre of global markets, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, supply constraints, and surging demand from defence and advanced manufacturing.

Key topics discussed:

  • Tungsten 101: What it is, where it forms, and why it’s so rare
  • Global power shift: How China’s dominance is reshaping supply and pricing
  • Critical for defence: Why tungsten is essential for modern military and industrial capability

About the guest and company:
Michael Beven leads Pioneer Minerals, an exploration company focused on unlocking tungsten opportunities in strategic jurisdictions. With demand accelerating and supply tightening, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of this emerging critical mineral story.

Watch the full episode to understand why tungsten is becoming one of the most important metals in the world today.

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Written By Shae Russell
Shae has been an equities analyst with a focus on investment writing for 15 years; the last eight of which has centred on the domestic and international mining sector. She’s now bringing this expertise to enhance and strengthen Mining.com.au‘s role as Australia’s leading source of mining news.

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