CMOC Raises Tungsten and Niobium Output in Q1 2025

CMOC Tungsten

CMOC Increases Strategic Metal Production Amid Strong Demand

Chinese diversified metals producer CMOC—also known as China Molybdenum or Luoyang Luanchuan Molybdenum—boosted tungsten and niobium output in the first quarter of 2025. This aligns with its broader production targets and strategy to solidify its role in global critical minerals supply chains.

CMOC reported 1,993 metric tonnes of tungsten metal equivalent during January–March, up by 3.8% year-on-year. This represents 27–31% of its full-year production target of 6,500–7,500 tonnes.

Niobium Output Also Gains Ground

In the same period, CMOC produced 2,616 metric tonnes of ferro-niobium, marking a 4.4% increase over Q1 2024 levels. This output accounted for 25–28% of the company’s 2025 goal of 9,500–10,500 tonnes of ferro-niobium.

CMOC is China’s second-largest tungsten concentrate producer after China Minmetals and remains a key player in niobium supply, an essential input in high-strength steel and superalloys.

The company’s diversified portfolio includes molybdenum, copper, cobalt, and phosphate fertilizers, all of which are critical to industrial and clean energy applications.

The Metalnomist Commentary

CMOC’s stable Q1 growth in tungsten and niobium suggests strategic alignment with China’s broader resource security policy. As global demand for aerospace, defense, and battery materials rises, producers like CMOC are ramping up output to secure market share and pricing leverage in 2025.