Almonty Positioned to Anchor Western Tungsten Supply with Strategic Expansion and U.S. Defense Ties

Securing a Strategic Resource: Sangdong Mine Begins Production, Reinforcing Western Tungsten Supply

In December 2025, Almonty Industries marked a transformative milestone as its Sangdong Tungsten Mine in South Korea, one of the world’s largest and longest-life tungsten projects outside China, shifted from construction to active mining operations. This launch—anchored by the delivery of the first ore truckload—sets the stage for Almonty’s ambition to supply at least 40% of non-China tungsten, strengthening supply chain security for the U.S. and allied nations.

The company has already secured hard floor offtake agreements, including long-term contracts serving U.S. defense needs, which brings both revenue visibility and strategic relevance.

China’s Export Restrictions and Rising Tungsten Prices Highlight Almonty’s Opportunity

Tungsten has rapidly shifted from a minor commodity to a top-tier strategic metal thanks to its irreplaceable role in defense, aerospace, and advanced technology. Global focus on tungsten intensified after China—responsible for over 80% of global output—tightened exports, leading to a price surge of over 160% in 2025 and continued momentum into early 2026. With impending U.S. bans on China-origin tungsten for defense procurement starting in 2027, Almonty is not only Western-aligned but currently the only U.S.-based producer at scale.

Multiple Growth Engines: Global Project Pipeline and Capital Strength

Almonty’s growth is underpinned by strategic advances on several fronts:

• Sangdong: Phase I commenced in December 2025. Phase II targets completion in 2027, potentially boosting annual capacity to 1.2 million tons and producing over 460,000 MTU.
• Panasqueira Mine (Portugal): A large-scale drilling program aims to expand into deeper, higher-grade ore (Level 4) and raise output to up to 124,000 MTUs annually while extending mine life.
• Gentung Browns Lake (Montana, U.S.): Acquired in 2025, now on track for production readiness by 2H 2026, targeting future output of 140,000 MTUs.
• Sangdong Molybdenum Project: New drilling underway to define reserves, with a notable grade of 0.26% MoS₂, positioning the company for diversification.

Financial Strength: Capital Raised for Expansion and U.S. Market Debut

Almonty’s 2025 saw a dual boost: an oversubscribed U.S. IPO raised $90 million, followed by a $129.4 million secondary offering. This capital, coupled with a listing on the Nasdaq under the ALM ticker, ensures the company is funded to scale mining operations and pursue further growth opportunities without compromising fiscal discipline.

Leadership Reinforced with Defense and Supply Chain Experts

Almonty brought in key leadership during the year, reinforcing its capabilities:

• Brian Fox, CFO – 25+ years in U.S. operational leadership
• Steven L. Allen, COO – Bronze Star recipient, three decades of U.S. military leadership
• Guillaume Wiesenbach de Lamaziere, Chief Development Officer – over 30 years’ banking and asset management experience
• General Gustave F. Perna and Alan Estevez as Independent Board Directors – both with extensive military, defense, and national security backgrounds

This team is well-positioned to deliver on Almonty’s western-aligned supply ambitions, particularly as Western governments seek to reduce critical mineral dependence on China.

Key Takeaways: Near-Term Expansion and Long-Term Strategic Role

Almonty’s progress in 2025 cements its role as a global tungsten leader. Its ability to deliver conflict-free, high-grade tungsten directly aligns with urgent government and sector needs in a geopolitically tense era. With substantial expansion plans, new markets, and a robust leadership bench, Almonty offers a rare, actionable play on Western supply chain security for a metal that is now central to defense and technology advancement.

For investors and strategic partners, Almonty’s unique combination of assets, contracts, and positioning may warrant further examination as the sector’s supply and security challenges continue to mount in 2026 and beyond.

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