Almonty Industries Has Entered Into an Offtake Agreement with SeAH Group, the Korean Steel Giant and SpaceX Contractor, to Supply SeAH with the Entire Production of Molybdenum from Almonty's Sangdong Molybdenum Project for the Life of Mine

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Almonty Industries has signed an exclusive offtake agreement with SeAH M&S, South Korea's largest molybdenum processor, for 100% of the production from its Sangdong Molybdenum Project for the entire life of mine. The project, expected to begin production by end of 2026, has a projected 60-year mine life and will produce approximately 5,600 tons of molybdenum annually at full capacity.

The agreement includes a floor price of US$19.00/Lb (before treatment charges), providing financial stability for the project. Currently, molybdenum trades at approximately US$22/Lb. SeAH, which is building a US$110 million metals facility in Texas to supply SpaceX and the U.S. aerospace sector, will use the production to strengthen South Korea's domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on Chinese imports.

The Sangdong Molybdenum Project is located approximately 150 meters from Almonty's Tungsten Project, allowing for operational synergies and cost efficiencies. The project is fully permitted for mining and environmental requirements.

Positive

• Secured life-of-mine offtake agreement with major industry player SeAH M&S
• Guaranteed floor price of US$19.00/Lb provides revenue stability
• Large production capacity of 5,600 tons annually
• Extensive 60-year mine life
• Operational synergies with nearby Tungsten project
• Project is fully permitted for mining and environmental requirements

Negative

• None.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company“) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) announces that it has entered into an exclusive offtake agreement (“Agreement” or “Offtake”) with SeAH M&S (“SeAH”), the largest processor of molybdenum products in South Korea and the second largest Molybdenum oxide smelter in the world, pursuant to which SeAH has agreed to purchase 100% of the material produced from Almonty’s Sangdong Molybdenum Project (the “Sangdong Molybdenum Project”) for life of mine. The Sangdong Molybdenum Project, which is being developed by Almonty’s wholly owned subsidiary, Almonty Korea Moly Corp. (“AKMC”), is already fully permitted (Mining and Environmental) and is expected to begin producing by the end of 2026 with an anticipated life of mine of 60 years based on historical Korean Government data. When operating at full capacity, the mine will produce approximately 5,600 tons of molybdenum annually. SeAH is building a US$110 million metals and fabrication facility in Temple, Texas, that is slated to provide fabricated metal products to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (“SpaceX”) and to the U.S. defense and civilian aerospace sectors.

The Offtake includes a hard floor price of US$19.00/Lb. (prior to the deduction of treatment charges) to ensure financial stability and a predictable revenue base as Almonty advances this transformative project. The current price of molybdenum is approximately US$22/Lb. South Korea has a large metals and shipbuilding industries which is currently almost entirely dependent on imported molybdenum, with China being the largest single source of the metal. By supplying material from the Sangdong Molybdenum Project to SeAH, South Korea’s domestic supply chain will be strengthened with reduced dependence on foreign imports and local manufacturers should greatly benefit.

The proximity of the Sangdong Molybdenum Project to Almonty’s Sangdong Tungsten Project is approximately 150 metres which will allow for significant synergies that enhance logistical efficiency, reduce costs, and leverage shared infrastructure and expertise.

“We are thrilled to partner with SeAH M&S, a highly respected leader in the Korean market,” said Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty. “This Agreement underscores the strategic importance of AKMC and reflects strong confidence in Almonty’s ability to deliver high-quality resources. The floor price provides a stable foundation and access to low-rate domestic construction lending as we advance our moly project, while keeping the material in South Korea strengthens local supply chains and supports domestic industry. This collaboration builds on the success of our Sangdong Tungsten Project, positioning us to deliver another transformative project and further reinforce our leadership in the critical materials sector.”

This Offtake represents a pivotal step in advancing AKMC and the Sangdong Molybdenum Project and aligns with Almonty’s strategic plan and commitment to addressing the increasing Western demand for molybdenum, a critical material essential to numerous industries especially including defense, green energy technologies and advanced manufacturing.

About Almonty

The principal business of Toronto, Canada-based Almonty Industries Inc. is the mining, processing and shipping of tungsten concentrate from its Los Santos Mine in western Spain and its Panasqueira mine in Portugal as well as the development of its Sangdong tungsten mine in Gangwon Province, South Korea and the development of the Valtreixal tin/tungsten project in northwestern Spain. The Los Santos Mine was acquired by Almonty in September 2011 and is located approximately 50 kilometres from Salamanca in western Spain and produces tungsten concentrate. The Panasqueira mine, which has been in production since 1896, is located approximately 260 kilometres northeast of Lisbon, Portugal, was acquired in January 2016 and produces tungsten concentrate. The Sangdong mine, which was historically one of the largest tungsten mines in the world and one of the few long-life, high-grade tungsten deposits outside of China, was acquired in September 2015 through the acquisition of a 100% interest in Woulfe Mining Corp. Almonty owns 100% of the Valtreixal tin-tungsten project in north- western Spain. Further information about Almonty’s activities may be found at www.almonty.com and under Almonty’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

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Chairman, President and CEO

Telephone: +1 647 438-9766

Email: info@almonty.com

Source: Almonty Industries Inc.

FAQ

What is the production capacity of Almonty's (ALMTF) Sangdong Molybdenum Project?

The Sangdong Molybdenum Project is expected to produce approximately 5,600 tons of molybdenum annually when operating at full capacity.

When will ALMTF's Sangdong Molybdenum Project begin production?

The Sangdong Molybdenum Project is expected to begin producing by the end of 2026.

What is the floor price in ALMTF's offtake agreement with SeAH?

The offtake agreement includes a hard floor price of US$19.00/Lb, before the deduction of treatment charges.

How long is the expected mine life of ALMTF's Sangdong Molybdenum Project?

Based on historical Korean Government data, the Sangdong Molybdenum Project has an anticipated life of mine of 60 years.

What is the distance between ALMTF's Sangdong Molybdenum and Tungsten projects?

The Sangdong Molybdenum Project is located approximately 150 metres from Almonty's Sangdong Tungsten Project.