Kazakhstan Transfers the World's Largest Tungsten Mine to the United States
(Tungsten is) one of the rare earth metals. Picture.
According to the Telegram channel "Red Kazakh," Kazakhstan has transferred the world's largest tungsten mine located in Karaganda region to the United States.
According to the agreement signed by both sides, the American company COVE will receive 70% of the revenue from the mine and have full control over the sales of the mined tungsten.
"This is a once-in-a-generation victory for the United States and its demand for critical minerals."
— The media quoted the words of the general manager of COVE, Pinny Althaus.
"Red Kazakh" pointed out that tungsten is an important element with strategic significance in the defense industry.
The article's author wrote: "I will take Balkhash city as an example to illustrate the importance of such metals. In 1931, Soviet geologists discovered molybdenum ore there. This mineral played a key role in the Great Patriotic War (note: the 1941-1945 Soviet Great Patriotic War, which was the war of the Soviet Union against the German fascists during World War II). Why did German tanks become increasingly heavy and less maneuverable each year? The reason is that Germany lacked the necessary mineral components. Their tank armor was brittle and lacked toughness, so they could only compensate for the defects by increasing the thickness of the armor. The armor of Soviet tanks added molybdenum from Balkhash, which significantly improved the fracture resistance and bending performance of the armor."
Previously, it was reported that during President Tokayev's visit to Washington last week, Kazakhstan and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of critical minerals.
Original: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7572037063244136987/
Statement: The article represents the views of the author. Welcome to express your opinion by clicking the [Up/Down] buttons below.