Tungsten pricing has entered a new phase of extreme volatility and structural tightness. Since mid-February 2026, European Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) prices have surged from $1,650–1,900/MTU to over $3,100/MTU, representing a 63–94% increase in just six weeks. Since the introduction of Chinese export controls in early 2025, tungsten prices have risen more than 550%, significantly outperforming other major commodities. This is not a …
Tungsten pricing has increased more than 200% since 2024, with additional 30%+ gains in recent weeks. Rising costs are impacting every welding operation. Global supply constraints, export controls, and rising demand across defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing have pushed tungsten pricing to record levels. With limited supply and continued demand, market conditions are expected to remain tight. For welding operations, …
Stinger Disposable Tungsten Welding Electrodes Newbury Park, CA – Diamond Ground Products is proud to offer Stinger disposable welding electrodes. Stinger tungsten electrodes from Diamond Ground products are high-quality disposable tungsten electrodes for mechanical or manual welding applications. They are CNC ground to a “one size fits all” specification so they are in-stock and ready-to-ship yet still provide optimal weld …
Newbury Park, CA (PR WEB) — Diamond Ground Products specializes in one of the most important and frequently overlooked welding process variables: the electrode. Now, for a limited time, they are offering free samples on their website at no cost, but only for a limited time. Welders can spend thousands of dollars on welding equipment, but if they do not …
