As for the new generation lithium batteries for electromobiles, the energy storage electrodes are suitable for mixing high-purity WS₂ powders as modifiers during production, which can make the prepared products have better high temperature resistance and longer battery life. These advantages are mainly due to the excellent thermochemical properties of high-purity tungsten disulfide nanoparticles and superior storage performance.

The US House of Representatives from both parties put forward a motion to encourage domestic rare earth production in the United States in order to reduce the United States' dependence on China for the minerals used in technology manufacturing.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The tungsten powder and ferro tungsten prices in the Chinese market tend to stabilize due to reduced trading activity. As most downstream users can not accept high-price raw materials, they purchase products rationally. In addition, with the approaching of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, the market is expected to stabilize in the short term. 

Rare earth market quotation in China: the lanthanum oxide and cerium oxide prices decline sharply from RMB10,000.00 per tonne to RMB 9,500.00 per tonne, and other product prices also in the downward trend on September 17, 2020. 

Molybdenum market quotation in China: sodium molybdate, ammonium molybdate and molybdenum powder prices are unchanged from the previous trading day on September 17, 2020 with the impact of many uncertainties in the international market. Now the market is quiet with low trading activity.

Including tungsten, rare earths, lithium, and titanium, the European Union (EU) announced a revised list of critical raw materials (CRMs) to 30 items. In addition, in the report, the Commission clearly stated that it seeks to expand its supplier network and reduce its dependence on third-country supplies.

Apple Watch 6 will also use 100% recycled rare earth elements and tungsten to make a tactile engine and will ship without an AC adapter, helping Apple achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2030. At 1:00 AM on September 16, Apple held a special event to officially launch Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, iPad 8, and iPad Air 4. And there is no iPhone 12 that everyone expected.

Analysis of latest tungsten market from Chinatungsten Online

The ammonium metatungstate (APT) and tungsten carbide powder prices in China start to show sign of decline due in part to increased spot resources as some sellers are will to make shipment for more profits. 

Rare earth market quotation in China: europium oxide, neodymium oxide and cerium oxide prices continue to keep stable on September 16, 2020. Due to the interweaving of positive and negative factors in various aspects, buyers and sellers have slowed down in entering the market and reasonably controlled the growth rate of inventories. Therefore, the activity in the market is not very high, but the market outlook is expected to rebound.

China molybdenum powder, ammonium molybdate and molybdenum bar prices are unchanged from the previous trading day on September 16, 2020 as the market lacks of liquidity with limited new increased orders.