H.C. Starck Tungsten GmbH (a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Materials) is investing approximately EUR 50 million to expand its tungsten recycling plant in Goslar, Germany, increasing recycling capacity by 2,000 tonnes to about 7,000 tonnes per year, with completion expected by mid-2028. Once complete, nearly all of Goslar's tungsten needs can be met from recycled material—currently 70% of feedstock is already scrap (global average is about one-third recycled). Background: after China's tungsten export controls in February 2025, APT prices surged more than 600% (from USD 342.5 to USD 2,500–2,900 per mtu). The decoupling of tungsten feedstock from China is accelerating and will reshape the global pricing system for tungsten powder; Europe's autonomy in refractory metal powder feedstock is being substantially enhanced through the recycling route, while domestic Chinese tungsten powder exporters face dual impacts from quotas and prices. Value for powder buyers: (1) With more overseas recycled tungsten powder supply, buyers can increasingly evaluate recycled-material alternatives during periods of high APT prices; (2) The quality standards and procurement terms for recycled tungsten powder merit early study; (3) Amid export controls, compliant export channels and overseas inventory strategies are becoming increasingly important for tungsten powder buyers.