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US Invokes Cold War Law to Ban Tungsten and Black Mass Exports While Recyclers Lack Capacity - Tech Times

Detected August 21, 2026 · in Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS)

US bans tungsten and black mass exports under Cold War law; recyclers lack capacity to handle materials.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Export Controls & ITAR (DDTC / BIS / DFARS) space on August 21, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All businesses involved in the export of tungsten and black mass, including defense manufacturers and recyclers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate effect upon announcement; no specific deadline provided.. 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

Export ban on tungsten and black mass materials due to insufficient recycling capacity.

Who it affects

All businesses involved in the export of tungsten and black mass, including defense manufacturers and recyclers.

What you must do

Cease all exports of tungsten and black mass immediately to comply with the new regulations.

Deadline

Immediate effect upon announcement; no specific deadline provided.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1wFBVV95cUxOQks0VTdjRGx0VHdWS1FSdnE2dzdycnNjTldGSzJEclpydW5FU3lVYlYxYTd6bTBpUDNRSjZDV1czNzd6NEFobDM3VTN6bGdMbnJraDRGZmo5eHJpYU9IUmxaZGNDMGdaRzN2aGVLNm5wZm9sUWZhTWl0ZVBES3ctYUJhUHRUck1pNWVpeXEzbTUzNkZkNTJUSU5pV0lBMVpPeFB4bmJNYXVQWHhobVc3YUhHOXhrWWJET0c0b2l2TUhPMUlWWGI2RU9MejZpdVZmT3haUUxTWQ?oc=5

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