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US bans export of tungsten, battery waste to secure supplies - Mining.com

Detected August 8, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

The US has banned the export of tungsten and battery waste to secure domestic supplies, affecting exporters in these categories.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on August 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, and freight forwarders/brokers involved in exporting tungsten or battery waste. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate, as the ban is in effect.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New export ban on tungsten and battery waste from the US.

Who it affects

Defense manufacturers, aerospace/dual-use exporters, semiconductor & tech exporters, and freight forwarders/brokers involved in exporting tungsten or battery waste.

What you must do

Cease any exports of tungsten or battery waste immediately and review supply chains for affected materials.

Deadline

Immediate, as the ban is in effect.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxNNUQ2TUNGQmpKT1U5dThoaFlCQk5tMk9tMWVEOGM5UUEtMkdnMGJIUGZlLWpzS1hnaVNrb2pQZ1JrVFhucHlWQThZWkd6RE1CcFRWQ3Z6Z0xYdFYzWnpiNkt4aDQzNXJLZ1FnUHF4UlFzMHhJdW10dW9SN1pYekwwcGxaLU1WQWFROWxPU09nSjE?oc=5

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