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Odd Lots: Tungsten Market Is Warning of Upcoming War (Podcast)
Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling discusses tungsten mining as a 'century-old prediction market for war' due to its critical role in war manufacturing, citing its high density and melting point. The article highlights Australia’s Dolphin Mine as a site where tungsten’s geopolitical importance is being examined.
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