ALMONTY INDS INC ORD - ALMTF STOCK NEWS

Almonty Industries has successfully completed its fourth drawdown of US$5.6 million from the KfW IPEX-Bank project finance facility, raising the total drawn to US$32.3 million out of a total US$75.1 million. This financing supports the Sangdong Tungsten Mine project in South Korea, which aims to be the largest tungsten mine outside China upon commissioning in 2024. Strong tungsten prices, with a recent rate of US$336.50/MTU, alongside a contract guarantee of US$235/MTU with Plansee GTP, are expected to yield impressive returns for shareholders.

Almonty Industries Inc. has released its audited consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2022. The company reported a gross revenue of $24,796,000, up from $20,847,000 in 2021. However, it also faced a net loss of $14,490,000 compared to $7,753,000 in the previous year. Key financial metrics included a 9-fold increase in EBITDA from mining operations at its Panasqueira mine, despite incurring a non-cash foreign exchange loss of $2.9 million due to fluctuations in USD/CAD rates. Cash flows from operating activities were negative at ($5,573,000), while long-term debt rose to $89,480,000.

Almonty Industries Inc. (OTCQX: ALMTF) has secured firm commitments from Australian institutional investors to raise A$3.5 million through the issuance of 4,861,111 Chess Depository Interests (CDIs) at A$0.72 each. Participants will receive one free unlisted option per CDI issued, exercisable at A$1.25 until December 31, 2024. Funds will be used for debt repayment, working capital, and offering costs. Additionally, the company settled US$2.46 million owed to Plansee Holdings AG by issuing 4,501,840 common shares at an average price of $0.73, a 6% premium. The transaction awaits regulatory approval.

Almonty Industries Inc. plans to extend the expiry date of 700,000 outstanding warrants from February 19, 2023, to February 19, 2024. The warrants were originally issued during a private placement from December 2019 to February 2020. Of the total warrants, 1,020,000 have expired, and 327,244 have been exercised, with 47,244 recently exercised by CEO Lewis Black. The extension requires approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange and shareholders. The warrant amendment may be considered a related party transaction, and exemptions under MI 61-101 will be sought, as the number of warrants amended will not exceed 25% of the company’s market capitalization.

Almonty Industries Inc. (OTCQX: ALMTF) has secured commitments to raise A$2.0 million through the issuance of 2.5 million Chess Depository Interests (CDIs) at A$0.80 each, primarily from existing Australian institutional investors. Each CDI purchase includes one free unlisted option, exercisable at A$1.25 until 31 December 2024. This placement is priced at an 11.1% discount to the last closing price of A$0.90 on 20 January 2023. Proceeds will be allocated towards general working capital and offering costs, pending necessary regulatory approvals.

Almonty Industries Inc. has successfully completed a US$9.82 million drawdown from the KfW IPEX-Bank project finance facility, totaling US$26.7 million drawn from a US$75.1 million facility. The ongoing construction of the Sangdong tungsten mine is on schedule, set to become the world's largest tungsten mine outside China. Plans for downstream processing opportunities are underway, enabling Almonty to engage in battery and semi-conductor manufacturing in South Korea.