Global Tungsten and Powders acquires Tikomet

　　USA-based Global Tungsten and Powders (GTP) has acquired Finnish hard metal recycling company Tikomet.

　　GTP is the tungsten powders division of Plansee Group, while Tikomet is a producer of reclaimed hard metal powders. "The

　　acquisition of Tikomet is a perfect strategic fit for us," Andreas Lackner, president...

　　W Resources mine development study shows possible 150% La Parrilla production increase

　　Spain-focused tungsten-copper-gold company W Resources has completed a mine development study at its La Parrilla tungsten-tin mine,

　　which shows a potential 150% increase in production from the previous design.

　　The study, carried out over the past six months, provides a "significant opportunity" for W to increase production, the company

　　said. It is planning to develop La Parrilla in two stages. The fast track mine (FTM) will use the existing concentrator plant from

　　the La Parrilla tailings project and produce at a rate of 1,200-1,300 tpy of 66% tungsten concentrate and 110 tonnes of 52% tin

　　concentrate from