Dublin, Sept. 26, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Tungsten - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2015 through 2022. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Tungsten in Metric Tons by the following End-Use Segments:
- Hardmetals/Cement Carbides
- Steels
- Superalloys & Wear-Resistant Alloys
- Mill Products
- Others
The report profiles 44 companies including many key and niche players such as
- A.L.M.T. Corp. (Japan)
- Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (US)
- Betek GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
- Buffalo Tungsten Inc. (US)
- China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd. (China)
- Jiangxi Tungsten Industry Group Co. Ltd. (China)
- China Molybdenum Co., Ltd. (China)
- Chongyi Zhangyuan Tungsten Co., Ltd. (China)
- Eurotungstene Metal Powders (France)
- GuangDong XiangLu Tungsten Co., Ltd. (China)
- H.C. Starck GmbH (Germany)
- International Metalworking Companies (IMC) (Israel)
- Jiangxi Rare Metals Tungsten Industry Holding Group Co., Ltd. (China)
- Kennametal, Inc. (US)
- Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Plansee Group (Austria)
- QuesTek Innovations, LLC (US)
- Sandvik Group (Sweden)
- WOLFRAM Company CJSC (Russia)
- Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltd. (China)
Key Topics Covered: 1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
- Tungsten: A Strategic Raw Metal with Remarkable Qualities
- Superior Melting Point, Hardness, Density, and Tensile Strength Drive Widespread Adoption
- Select Applications of Tungsten by End-Use Segment: A Snapshot
- Tungsten Production and Consumption Worldwide
- China: Largest Tungsten Producer and Consumer Country in the World
- Revised Export Policy Expected to Enhance Domestic Ore production
- Other Major Tungsten Producing Countries in the World
- Vietnam
- Russia
- Canada
- Others
- New & Upcoming Mining Projects to Augment Mine Production
- Select Development Stage Tungsten Mines: A Snapshot
- Global Market Outlook
- Recovering Growth Fundamentals Presents Optimistic Market Outlook
- Competitive Landscape
- Leading Players in the Processed Tungsten Market
2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS
- Rising Focus on New & Efficient Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Materials Drive Healthy Demand for Tungsten
- Rise in Aircraft Fleet Drive Long-term Opportunities
- Healthy Commercial Aviation Outlook Benefits Demand for Tungsten Superalloys
- Myriad Industrial Applications of Hardmetals/ Cemented Carbide Benefit Market Expansion
- Techniques Used to Protect Equipment from Wear
- Growing Use in Electrical & Electronic Applications Propel Demand in Mill Products
- Stable Vehicle Production Spur Demand for Tungsten in High- Performance Mechanical Auto Parts
- Studded Snow Tires: A Niche Application
- Increasing Activity in the Oil & Gas Sector Bodes Well for Tungsten Demand for Drilling Tools
- Wear Resistance, Temperature Tolerance and Anti-Corrosion Benefits Drive Tungsten Demand in Mining Tools
- High Tide in Production of Recycled Tungsten
- Tungsten as a Replacement for the Heavy and Poisonous Lead in High Density Applications Augurs Well for the Market
- Tungsten Prices Stumble: A Cause for Concern?
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Tungsten: A Profile
- Properties
- Deposits
- Ores/Minerals
- Wolframite and Scheelite
- Tungstate
- Porous Tungsten
- Recovered/Reused Tungsten
- Mining and Refining
- Ammonium Paratungstate (APT)
- Tungsten Metal Powder
- Ferrotungsten
- Tungsten Carbide
- Processing of Tungsten into Wire, Rod & Sheet
- Pressing
- Presintering
- Full Sintering
- Swaging
- Drawing
- Applications
- Health and Environmental Aspects of Tungsten
- Substitutes to Tungsten
- Replaced in Various Applications
- LED Applications
- Brazing Ceramics
- Tungsten: A Historic Perspective
4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Grafoid and Xiamen Tungsten Ink Joint Venture Deal
- H.C. Starck Announces New Corporate Legal Structure
- Strategic Minerals Bags New Funding for Cornwall Tungsten Project
- Ormonde Mining to Commence Barruecopardo Tungsten Mine by 2017
- Metal Tiger Acquires Stake in Logrosán Minerals
- Almonty Acquires Sojitz's Beralt Ventures
- Sandvik to Divest Mining Systems Operations to CoBe Capital
- ATC Alloys to Acquire Wolfram Camp Mine from Almonty
- Masan Resources to Expand Tungsten Business
- Almonty Korea Collaborates with Korea Engineering
- Northcliff Resources Receives Approval to Build Sisson Brook Mine
- Almonty Industries and Woulfe Mining to Merge
- H.C. Starck Receives Permission for Conflict-Free Tungsten Processing
- Wolf Minerals Commences Production from Drakelands Open Pit Mine
- Ormonde Mining Bags Funding from Oaktree
- W Resources Raises Additional Funding for La Parrilla Tungsten Project
- Rostec to Invest in Tungsten Project
- Elementos to Develop Cleveland Tin-Copper-Tungsten Project in Tasmania
- Vital Metals to Divest Minority Stake in Watershed Tungsten Project
- Tungsten Mining to Acquire Hazelwood's Australian Tungsten Exploration Assets
- Premier African Minerals Completes Off-take Agreement with Noble Resources
- Diamond Innovations Merges with Sandvik Hard Materials to Establish Sandvik Hyperion
- North American Tungsten Receives Funding from Queenwood Capital Partners
- North American Tungsten to Develop Mactung Project
- North American Tungsten Reveals Revised Reserves Estimates at Cantung Mine
- Saloro Inks Offtake Agreement with Noble Resources International
- Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide and Sandvik to Establish Joint Venture
- Thor Mining Acquires Pilot Mountain Tungsten Project from Black Fire Minerals
- Almonty Industries Acquires Wolfram Camp Mining and Tropical Metals
- Vietnam Youngsun Collaborates with Tewoo Hoperay
- Evocutis to Acquire Minority Stake in Brazil Tungsten Holdings
5. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 44 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 46)
- The United States (3)
- Canada (9)
- Japan (3)
- Europe (12)
- - France (2)
- - Germany (1)
- - The United Kingdom (3)
- - Spain (1)
- - Rest of Europe (5)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (18)
- Latin America (1)
For more information about this report visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/24...ten_global
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