China Mines 79% of World Tungsten. The U.S. Answer Needs Land

China produced 67,000 of the world's 85,000 tonnes of tungsten in 2025, representing roughly 79% of global supply, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The U.S. produced no tungsten domestically, underscoring strategic supply-chain dependence on China for a critical industrial and defense raw material. The concentration raises potential supply-security and pricing risks, though the excerpt does not identify any immediate policy action or disruption.