The first sale of 20 t of tungsten concentrate from the Barruecopardo mine, in Spain, has been concluded, 30%-owner Ormonde reported this week.
The sale marks an important milestone for the mine as it continues its ramp-up phase. The mine is designed to produce 260 000 metric tonne units (or 2 600 t) of tungsten trioxide contained in concentrate each year when it is in full operation.