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Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) announced that on September 2, 2024, renowned geologists from around the world visited the Company's Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea. The visit was part of the 2024 International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan. The geologists, led by Professor Seo Jeong-hoon from Seoul National University, examined the rare tungsten and molybdenum mineralization zones within the mine galleries.

The Sangdong Mine is recognized as one of the world's largest tungsten deposits, verified under both Australian (JORC Code) and Canadian (NI 43-101) standards. The redevelopment of the mine is seen as important for stabilizing and diversifying the global mineral resource supply. On August 23, 2024, a delegation from the U.S. Geological Survey's Global Mineral Analysis Research Center also visited the mine, expressing anticipation for its role in diversifying the tungsten supply chain, which is currently heavily reliant on China.

Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) ha annunciato che il 2 settembre 2024, geologi di fama mondiale hanno visitato la miniera di tungsteno di Sangdong dell'azienda in Corea del Sud. La visita faceva parte del Congresso Geologico Internazionale (IGC) 2024 a Busan. I geologi, guidati dal Professor Seo Jeong-hoon dell'Università Nazionale di Seul, hanno esaminato le zone rare di mineralizzazione di tungsteno e molibdeno all'interno delle gallerie minerarie.

La miniera di Sangdong è riconosciuta come uno dei più grandi depositi di tungsteno al mondo, verificata secondo gli standard australiani (JORC Code) e canadesi (NI 43-101). Il ripristino della miniera è considerato importante per stabilizzare e diversificare l'offerta globale di risorse minerali. Il 23 agosto 2024, una delegazione del Centro di Ricerca sull'Analisi Minerale Globale del Servizio Geologico degli Stati Uniti ha anche visitato la miniera, esprimendo aspettative riguardo al suo ruolo nella diversificazione della catena di approvvigionamento del tungsteno, attualmente fortemente dipendente dalla Cina.

Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) anunció que el 2 de septiembre de 2024, geólogos de renombre mundial visitaron la mina de tungsteno de Sangdong de la compañía en Corea del Sur. La visita fue parte del Congreso Geológico Internacional (IGC) 2024 en Busan. Los geólogos, liderados por el Profesor Seo Jeong-hoon de la Universidad Nacional de Seúl, examinaron las zonas de mineralización de tungsteno y molibdeno raras dentro de las galerías de la mina.

La mina de Sangdong es reconocida como uno de los depósito de tungsteno más grandes del mundo, verificado bajo los estándares australianos (Código JORC) y canadienses (NI 43-101). La remodelación de la mina se considera importante para estabilizar y diversificar el suministro global de recursos minerales. El 23 de agosto de 2024, una delegación del Centro de Investigación de Análisis Mineral Global del Servicio Geológico de EE. UU. también visitó la mina, expresando la anticipación por su papel en diversificar la cadena de suministro de tungsteno, que actualmente depende en gran medida de China.

Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF)는 2024년 9월 2일 세계적으로 저명한 지질학자들이 한국에 있는 회사의 상돈 텅스텐 광산을 방문했다고 발표했습니다. 이 방문은 부산에서 열린 2024 세계지질학Congress (IGC)의 일환이었습니다. 서울대학교의 서정훈 교수의 지도 아래, 지질학자들은 광산 갤러리 내에서 희귀한 텅스텐과 몰리브덴의 광상 지역을 조사했습니다.

상돈 광산은 호주 (JORC 규정) 및 캐나다 (NI 43-101) 기준에 따라 검증된 세계에서 가장 큰 텅스텐 매장지 중 하나로 인정받고 있습니다. 이 광산의 재개발은 글로벌 광물 자원 공급의 안정화 및 다양화에 중요한 것으로 여겨집니다. 2024년 8월 23일, 미국 지질조사국의 글로벌 광물 분석 연구 센터에서 온 대표단도 광산을 방문하며 현재 중국에 크게 의존하고 있는 텅스텐 공급망의 다양화에 대한 기대감을 표현했습니다.

Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) a annoncé que le 2 septembre 2024, des géologues de renommée mondiale ont visité la mine de tungstène de Sangdong de l'entreprise en Corée du Sud. La visite faisait partie du Congrès Géologique International (IGC) 2024 à Busan. Les géologues, dirigés par le Professeur Seo Jeong-hoon de l'Université Nationale de Séoul, ont examiné les zones de minéralisation rares en tungstène et en molybdène à l'intérieur des galeries de la mine.

La mine de Sangdong est reconnue comme l'un des plus grands dépôts de tungstène au monde, vérifié selon les normes australiennes (Code JORC) et canadiennes (NI 43-101). La réhabilitation de la mine est considérée comme importante pour stabiliser et diversifier l'approvisionnement mondial en ressources minérales. Le 23 août 2024, une délégation du Centre de Recherche sur l'Analyse Minérale Globale du Service Géologique des États-Unis a également visité la mine, exprimant ses attentes quant à son rôle dans la diversification de la chaîne d'approvisionnement en tungstène, qui dépend actuellement largement de la Chine.

Almonty Industries Inc. (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF) gab bekannt, dass am 2. September 2024 weltweit renommierte Geologen die Sangdong-Wolfram-Mine des Unternehmens in Südkorea besuchten. Der Besuch war Teil des Internationalen Geologischen Kongresses (IGC) 2024 in Busan. Die Geologen, angeführt von Professor Seo Jeong-hoon von der Nationalen Universität Seoul, untersuchten die seltenen Zonen der Wolfram- und Molybdän-Mineralisierung in den Minengalerien.

Die Sangdong-Mine ist als eines der größten Wolframvorkommen der Welt anerkannt, das sowohl nach australischen (JORC-Code) als auch nach kanadischen (NI 43-101) Standards verifiziert ist. Die Neuentwicklung der Mine wird als wichtig erachtet, um die globale Versorgung mit Mineralressourcen zu stabilisieren und zu diversifizieren. Am 23. August 2024 besuchte auch eine Delegation des Global Mineral Analysis Research Center des US Geological Survey die Mine und äußerte ihre Erwartungen an ihre Rolle bei der Diversifizierung der Wolfram-Lieferkette, die derzeit stark von China abhängig ist.

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  • Sangdong Mine recognized as one of the world's largest tungsten deposits
  • Mine's resources verified under both Australian (JORC Code) and Canadian (NI 43-101) standards
  • Increased international interest in the mine, including visits from renowned geologists and U.S. Geological Survey delegation
  • Potential to play a key role in diversifying the global tungsten supply chain
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Almonty Industries Inc. ("Almonty" or the "Company") (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI.F), is pleased to announce that, on September 2, 2024, renowned geologists from around the world visited the Company’s Sangdong Tungsten Mine in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, South Korea. These geologists are visiting South Korea to attend the 2024 International Geological Congress (“IGC”), hosted by the International Union of Geological Sciences (“IUGS”) in Busan, South Korea. Amongst a multitude of endeavors, the IUGS works through topic specific Commissions, Task Groups, and Initiatives as well as Joint Programmes with other organizations, that are concerned with a wide range of geologic research of direct interest to governments, industry, and academic groups within the Earth sciences. During the visit to the mine site, the geologists showed great interest in the redevelopment status of the Sangdong Mine, a key mineral resource site for tungsten and one of the largest tungsten resources in the world.

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The visiting team, composed of geologists and geochemists, was led by Professor Seo Jeong-hoon from the Department of Geology at Seoul National University. The team used UV lamps to examine the tungsten and molybdenum mineralization zones within the mine galleries, which are rare globally. Dr. Reiner Klemd from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in Germany commented, “It’s remarkable that South Korea has such mineral deposits and regions. I look forward to seeing South Korea lead the mining industry through continuous exploration and the adoption of new technologies.”

Lewis Black, CEO of Almonty, expressed his gratitude, stating, "We deeply appreciate the international geological community's interest in the Sangdong Mine. The redevelopment of the Sangdong Mine plays a crucial role in stabilizing and diversifying the global mineral resource supply, and we will continue to support academic research and the advancement of mining technology."

Kang Dong-hoon, Director of Planning and Technology at Almonty Korea Tungsten Corp. (Almonty’s wholly-owned subsidiary in South Korea) explained, “The Sangdong Mine is one of the world’s largest tungsten deposits, verified under both the Australian (JORC Code) and Canadian (NI 43-101) standards for resource estimation and mineable reserve calculations.” Director Kang also noted, “As the importance of critical minerals becomes increasingly prominent globally, global governments prioritize securing these resources and, as a result, interest from geologists is also rising.”

Meanwhile, on August 23, 2024, a delegation from the U.S. Geological Survey's (“USGS”) Global Mineral Analysis Research Center visited the Sangdong Mine to review its redevelopment status. The delegation expressed great anticipation that the Sangdong Mine could play a key role in diversifying the tungsten supply chain, which is currently heavily reliant on China. A critical factor that significantly influences the design and investment decisions in resource development projects is the assessment of mineral resources and mineable reserves. Countries considered as advanced in mining, such as Australia and Canada, have established international standards to clearly and specifically present the evaluation of mineral resources and mineable reserves, and they use these standards systematically. Australia’s Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) has established the JORC Code, which provides guidelines for the evaluation and reporting of mineral resources, and this code is adopted as a standard for stock market listings and disclosures by publicly listed companies. Similarly, Canada follows the CIM (The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum) Definition Standards - For Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves,’ which serves as the basis for evaluating and reporting information for mining companies listed on Canadian stock markets.

The standards of both countries are recognized by the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (“CRIRSCO”) and the Council of Mining and Metallurgical Institutions (“CMMI”), and they serve as indicators that ensure the reliability and transparency of information in resource development projects.

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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FAQ

When did geologists visit Almonty's Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea?

Renowned geologists visited Almonty's Sangdong Tungsten Mine on September 2, 2024, as part of the 2024 International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, South Korea.

What makes the Sangdong Mine significant for Almonty Industries (ALMTF)?

The Sangdong Mine is recognized as one of the world's largest tungsten deposits, verified under both Australian and Canadian standards, making it a important asset for Almonty Industries in the global tungsten market.

How could the Sangdong Mine impact the global tungsten supply chain?

The redevelopment of the Sangdong Mine is expected to play a key role in diversifying the global tungsten supply chain, which is currently heavily reliant on China, potentially stabilizing and diversifying the global mineral resource supply.

What international standards verify the Sangdong Mine's resources for Almonty (ALMTF)?

The Sangdong Mine's resources are verified under both the Australian JORC Code and the Canadian NI 43-101 standards, which are internationally recognized for mineral resource estimation and mineable reserve calculations.

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