Almonty Industries: A 490-Million-Dollar Contract Offers Ballast as the Stock Tests Key Support
Published on 07/26/2026 at 07:30 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
The tungsten producer Almonty Industries is navigating one of the most consequential periods in its corporate history, juggling a production ramp-up in South Korea, a strategic retreat from two stock exchanges, and a stock price that has fallen sharply from its April peak. Yet beneath the surface volatility, the company has secured a long-term supply agreement that provides a rare degree of revenue visibility in the mining sector.
Shares closed at C$18.81 on Friday, shedding 5.52% in a single session and extending a 30-day slide to nearly 20%. The stock now sits roughly 44% below its 52-week high of C$33.35, reached in mid-April. The 200-day moving average of C$19.15 — a level closely watched by trend-following investors — has been breached, adding to the technical pressure. The relative strength index stands at 38.8, edging toward oversold territory without yet confirming a reversal.
The retreat from the highs looks stark, but the longer-term picture tells a different story. Almonty shares are still up 55.84% year-to-date and have gained 211.42% over the past twelve months. The company, which only transitioned from mine developer to active producer this year, carries an annualized volatility above 81%, placing it among the most jittery names in the market.
A Director’s Sale Adds to the Headwinds
Adding to the stock’s recent weakness, director Mark Trachuk sold 200,000 shares on July 2 at US$24.07 each, pocketing US$4.814 million and reducing his stake by 7.4%. It was the largest single insider sale in the past three months. Over the trailing twelve months, Almonty insiders have been net sellers to the tune of US$6.4 million. While such moves are often interpreted as a bearish signal, the timing — coinciding with the company’s operational transition and exchange restructuring — means the sale is not necessarily a vote of no confidence in the underlying business.
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Exiting Toronto and Sydney, Consolidating in New York and Frankfurt
Almonty is in the midst of a deliberate downsizing of its exchange footprint. The voluntary delisting from the Toronto Stock Exchange takes effect on July 31, followed by the removal from the Australian Securities Exchange on September 1. The ASX approved the delisting on July 23, with trading in CHESS Depositary Interests ceasing on August 28. Going forward, the stock will trade exclusively on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker ALM and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The company cites declining trading volumes on the ASX relative to the Nasdaq, along with lower administrative and compliance costs, as the rationale. For Canadian investors holding shares in Toronto, the July 31 deadline is the key date to transfer holdings to Nasdaq or Frankfurt if they wish to maintain their positions.
Sangdong Comes Online
While the corporate restructuring captures headlines, the operational story is arguably more significant. On July 1, Almonty officially commenced processing at the Sangdong mine in South Korea. The plant is currently working through a stockpile of roughly 139,700 tonnes of run-of-mine ore and is gradually ramping up to the full capacity of its first phase.
The transition from explorer to producer rests on a solid contractual foundation. In mid-July, Almonty extended and expanded its offtake agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders, a member of Austria’s Plansee Group. The contract now runs for 21 years, with committed volumes rising 40% and prices increasing by approximately 6.3%. The improved terms are expected to lift annual contract revenue by at least US$30 million, translating into a cumulative revenue stream of US$490 million over the life of the agreement — one of the longest-term supply commitments in the tungsten industry.
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What Comes Next
Technically, the stock is now testing support around the C$18.00 level after losing the 200-day moving average. A hold there could set the stage for stabilization; a further break would likely intensify selling pressure. The next catalyst on the calendar is the quarterly earnings report, expected in early to mid-August, though the company has not yet confirmed the date.
On the operational front, further announcements on first concentrate production from Sangdong and progress at the Gentung project in Montana are likely to influence sentiment as the trading focus shifts increasingly toward the US market. For now, Almonty’s long-term contract provides a revenue floor that its chart cannot yet match.
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