Almonty Receives its Final Drawdown from KfW IPEX-Bank for Ongoing Construction of the Sangdong Tungsten Mine

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Almonty Industries (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) has received its final drawdown of US$906,000 from the US$75.1 million KfW IPEX-Bank project loan facility for the construction of its Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea. This milestone represents the completion of the loan drawdown process and demonstrates KfW's continued support for Almonty's vision to become a leading global tungsten producer.

The bank has supported every drawdown request since the project financing approval, contributing to the development of a reliable tungsten source for the Western world. CEO Lewis Black emphasized the importance of KfW's partnership and expressed commitment to timely loan repayment.

Positive

• Successful completion of US$75.1 million project loan facility drawdown
• Strong banking relationship with KfW IPEX-Bank demonstrated through consistent support
• Strategic advancement in becoming a major Western tungsten supplier

Negative

• Significant debt obligation requiring future repayment

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that it has received its final drawdown of US$906,000 of the US$75.1 million KfW IPEX-Bank (“KfW”) project loan facility related to the construction of the Company’s Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea. This milestone marks the culmination of a strong and collaborative partnership with KfW, which has consistently demonstrated unwavering support for Almonty since the financing was granted.

The completion of the drawdown underscores the KfW’s confidence in Almonty’s strategic vision to become a leading global producer of tungsten with construction of its Sangdong Tungsten Project in South Korea. Since the approval of the project financing, the bank has supported every drawdown and utilization request made by the Company, reaffirming its commitment to Almonty’s growth and success. This collaboration has been pivotal in building a transparent and reliable source of tungsten for the Western world, supporting both global supply chain stability and long-term success.

CEO Statement “We are delighted to have reached this important milestone with the full backing of our banking partner KfW IPEX-Bank,” said Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty Industries. “Their steadfast support throughout the process has been invaluable, and we are grateful to have had such a strong and reliable project finance partner. Their loan has been crucial to the construction of the Sangdong Project in South Korea, a cornerstone of our strategic initiatives. We are fully committed to ensuring the proper and timely repayment of this facility, further demonstrating our financial responsibility and dedication to our stakeholders.”

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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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 (APT), 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.

Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. Almonty cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on Almonty’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.

Almonty has also assumed that material factors will not cause any forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors.

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Lewis Black

Chairman, President and CEO

Telephone: +1 647 438-9766

Email: info@almonty.com

Source: Almonty Industries Inc.

FAQ

How much was Almonty's (ALMTF) final loan drawdown for the Sangdong Tungsten Mine?

Almonty's final drawdown from KfW IPEX-Bank was US$906,000, completing the total US$75.1 million project loan facility.

What is the total value of KfW IPEX-Bank's loan facility for ALMTF's Sangdong project?

The total value of the KfW IPEX-Bank project loan facility for the Sangdong Tungsten Mine is US$75.1 million.

Where is ALMTF's Sangdong Tungsten Mine located?

The Sangdong Tungsten Mine is located in South Korea.

What is the strategic importance of ALMTF's Sangdong Tungsten project?

The Sangdong project is strategically important as it aims to establish a transparent and reliable source of tungsten for the Western world, supporting global supply chain stability.