Supply chain footprint — snapshot year 2025
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W tungsten |
2.1% | 1,700 tonnes per year | 4th | high | USGS 2024e mine production table: Korea, North 1,700 t W content. |
| Mo molybdenum |
0.3% | 700 tonnes per year | 14th | high | USGS MCS 2025 table: Korea, North 700 metric tons 2024e (estimated), up from 400e in 2023. Reserves: NA (not available).… |
No attributed data for this stage.
| Element | Share % | Quantity | Global rank | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W tungsten |
0.6% | 29,000 tonnes | 6th | high | USGS reserve table: Korea, North 29,000 t W content. |