European Cup, the crazy game is not only crazy in competitors, but the world wide, so are staff in Tungsten Industry both China and International.

Just finished campaign between Portugal and France is so intense and until 109 minutes for a winner. Edel picked off the bench Moutinho and passed beautiful footballs, threw off French defender, then kicked outside the area, ripped through the archery Lori guarded goal for Portugal, launched into winning lore ball and eventually won!

France and Portugal 0-0 after 90 minutes contending, the Portuguese began to force during overtime campaign, and frequently threaten French goal, but still not rewrite overtime halftime score. The 109 minutes, Portugal quick counterattack. Edel picked off the bench and the same for Moutinho in the middle of the straight after several French players against tightly to Coase Czerny.

Edel crossed outside the closed top 25 meters from the goal, a sudden force right foot volley. Eder shot but the ball affixed to run fast toward the lower left corner of the French goal. This shot is very decisive and accurate, adequate power and precise angle. Even Lori fell to the ground, tried to block, but could do nothing only watched the ball sighing.

With this extra time in the second half of Edel ball lore, the final 1-0 victory over hosts Portugal in France, winning the first champion. It is worth mentioning that, after simple treatment by team doctor, limped C Lo did not miss Eder's goal. C Luo was also excited rushed to celebrate with teammates for the vital lore ball. C Luo is so exiting and satisfying by the first time to bring the golden goal winner.

Watchers, tungstenors, in Tungsten Industry have been so nervous for a long time, together with the campaign. Whoever won, they are all the best. May someday there will be a Tungsten Cup, and it will be so wonderful and expected.

Due to the increased risk aversion among people, the gold price, which had fallen three weeks, ups these days. The international gold price rose 2.37% to $1278.26 / oz per week, and is expected to exceed $3000. Whether gold can continue to maintain the current strong or not, the upcoming U.S. 

Chinese Academy of Sciences for the ITER plasma has developed through tungsten copper tube type divertor components small modules completed high heat load test on the specified test platform, six test modules submitted all through testing and certification. It indicates that Chinese scientists have already with capacities that developed tungsten copper tube type divertor components for ITER.

Divetor component is the necessary ways for tokamak discharge in the process of controlling impurities and fuel recycling; exhaust heat and particle flow and helium ash from the center of the plasma, which also are the most critical components of ITER device.

The design specifications of tungsten copper tube type structural component are to withstand high thermal loads irradiation of 5000 10MW / m2 and 300 20MW / m2. However, since the thermal expansion coefficient and elastic modulus with greatly difference between tungsten material and tungsten copper alloy heat sink materials, the surface of tungsten copper will in higher thermal stress when it in the process of preparation and application. So tungsten copper tube type components is too difficult to developing.

The test module through the 5000 series of 10MW / m2 and 1000 20MW / m2 heat load cycle electron beam irradiation, exceeding the requirements of ITER. Which approved the plasma tungsten copper divertor’s advanced technology development. ITER Director-General Bernard Bigot be given due recognition and appreciation.

With the finish of hot American TV Series <Game of Thrones> Season 6, ‘the winter is really coming’ after all these 6 seasons. All of us have an expectation for who will finally reign the seven kingdoms and let’s wait and see what will happen in Season 7 in 2017.

Coincidentally, tungsten market has entered the traditional slack season in July and August with the break of European & American countries. That’s why we say that ‘winter is coming’.

National tungsten market has been settled in an awkard situation for a long time. Not only for the decreased demand, but also the uncertainty sentiment of market participants. The summer break of European and American countries will absolutely have negative influence on the tungsten market. However, price of tungsten shall never fall to such a low level. After all, the value of tungsten is far from this. In October, 2015, national tungsten products price slacked to the bottom since 2004. All the special factors brew and cause the result. People would reckon that will tungsten price falls again to the bottom of last year?

Since May, 2016, price of APT falls down for 30 thousand RMB/ton since it increases about 130 thousand RMB/ton, which has been just a month. It that were not enough, tungsten slack season is coming which results in delay of recovery. Price of APT has been below 100 thousand RMB/ton, will it be below 90 thousand/ton? Since the winter is already coming, we should focus on how to stay warm and struggle through this period instead of talking about the temperature.

Tungsten powder purchase amount has shown the backdrop, as well as tungsten carbide products. Although the market is depressed, the falling and increasing of price has its own sequence. All of us should have a rational reflection on this serious situation. The falling of price is not necessarily a good thing, it would be best chance for regular customers to purchase some stock. There may be downtick anytime due to special reasons of funds, stock, product and customer. Manufacturer should have the theory of always keep the quality of products. Customer service and comprehensive strength are the key points in such depressed market.

Let’s keep enthusiastic attitude to stay optimistic for the ‘winter’ of tungsten market in such hot hot summer.