Almonty Industries Inc. Provides an Operational Update for Its Sangdong Tungsten and Moly Mines

Rhea-AI Summary

Almonty Industries Inc. has made significant progress at its South Korean site, achieving 25% completion of the underground mine development. The company has invested nearly US$17m into the project and aims to complete it by Q4 2022. The workforce has expanded to over 50, with plans to increase to 125 as construction accelerates. The price of tungsten has risen by over 50% in the last year, driven by demand from the technology sector. Almonty is finalizing US$75.1m in project financing and is optimistic about its future operations.

Positive

• Underground mine development at 25% completion.
• Nearly US$17m invested in the project.
• Workforce on site increased to over 50, expected to reach 125.
• Tungsten price increased over 50% in the last year.
• Finalized conditions for US$75.1m project financing.

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• None.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI.F) is pleased to provide an update of its progress at its South Korean site.

Underground mine development is poised to hit 25% completion of the 3748.1m currently under construction.

The Guest House next to the main office is now renovated and complete. It is currently occupied with members of our team and has capacity for up to 24 visiting personnel from our Panasqueira and Los Santos mines.

The road and river diversion is now complete bar the asphalting of the new road which will be laid shortly. Both are rated for a 100-year event.

Our Seoul office is now our main administration and Government liaison center and is now open and fully staffed.

The workforce on site now exceeds 50 people which is a landmark point. This will increase to 125 people as construction continues to accelerate.

The Company has now deployed nearly US$17m toward the project cost.

Almonty’s Chairman, President and CEO Lewis Black commented:

“We are on schedule and budget for a Q4 2022 commission. The price of Tungsten has risen over 50% in the last 12 months and continues to strengthen with ongoing shortages of spot material and increasing demand from the technology sector, especially in the global transition towards a greener energy future. We have now finalized the last outstanding condition precedent for the US$75.1m project financing and hope to update the market shortly when we have received the official notification from KfW-IPEX Bank.”

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 north western 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, 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 SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.

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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Almonty to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: any specific risks relating to fluctuations in the price of ammonium para tungstate from which the sale price of Almonty’s tungsten concentrate is derived, actual results of mining and exploration activities, environmental, economic and political risks of the jurisdictions in which Almonty’s operations are located and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, forecasts and assessments relating to Almonty’s business, credit and liquidity risks, hedging risk, competition in the mining industry, risks related to the market price of Almonty’s shares, the ability of Almonty to retain key management employees or procure the services of skilled and experienced personnel, risks related to claims and legal proceedings against Almonty and any of its operating mines, risks relating to unknown defects and impairments, risks related to the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting, risks related to governmental regulations, including environmental regulations, risks related to international operations of Almonty, risks relating to exploration, development and operations at Almonty’s tungsten mines, the ability of Almonty to obtain and maintain necessary permits, the ability of Almonty to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements, lack of suitable infrastructure and employees to support Almonty’s mining operations, uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserves and mineral resources estimates, production estimates from Almonty’s mining operations, inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, uncertainties related to title and indigenous rights with respect to mineral properties owned directly or indirectly by Almonty, the ability of Almonty to obtain adequate financing, the ability of Almonty to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion, challenges related to global financial conditions, risks related to future sales or issuance of equity securities, differences in the interpretation or application of tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules and acceptance of the TSX of the listing of Almonty shares on the TSX.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to, no material adverse change in the market price of ammonium para tungstate, the continuing ability to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments, expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters, no negative change to applicable laws, the ability to secure local contractors, employees and assistance as and when required and on reasonable terms, and such other assumptions and factors as are set out herein. Although Almonty has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Almonty. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary.

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For further information:

Almonty

Lewis Black

Chairman, President and CEO

Telephone: +1 647 438-9766

Email: lewis.black@almonty.com

Source: Almonty Industries Inc.

FAQ

What is the current status of Almonty's South Korean operations as of October 2023?

Almonty Industries has reached 25% completion of the underground mine development and has invested nearly US$17m in the project.

How much has Almonty invested in its South Korean project?

Almonty has invested nearly US$17m towards its South Korean project.

What is the expected completion timeline for Almonty's South Korean mine?

Almonty is on track for a Q4 2022 completion of its South Korean mine.

How has the price of tungsten affected Almonty's operations?

The price of tungsten has risen over 50% in the last year, positively impacting Almonty's outlook.

What financing has Almonty secured for its South Korean project?

Almonty has finalized the last outstanding condition for project financing amounting to US$75.1m.