Original-Research: Almonty Industries Inc (von Sphene Capital GmbH): Buy ()
Sphene Capital GmbH reiterates a Buy rating on Almonty Industries Inc, setting a new target price of USD 26.40. The company has secured a long-term tungsten supply agreement with WBH, a Sandvik subsidiary, for its Los Santos Mine. The deal includes a USD 3.0 mn upfront payment and a floor price, reducing restart risks and improving cash flow visibility. Almonty aims to recover tungsten from existing tailings using improved technology.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The new off‑take agreement provides a concrete revenue stream, likely reducing financing risk and supporting a price increase.
Market read
First disclosure of a material supply contract for a micro‑cap miner, offering a catalyst for short‑term price movement.
What to watch
Potential regulatory or environmental hurdles at Los Santos could delay the restart despite the contract.
Background
Almonty Industries is a small‑cap tungsten producer seeking to restart its Los Santos mine using tailings recovery technology.
Market effects
enhances outlook for the tungsten mining sector by showing viable tailings recovery models.
supports Spanish mining activity and may boost related equipment suppliers.
demonstrates demand for tungsten, a critical metal for tech and defense.
Counterpoint
The agreement's modest $3 m upfront may be insufficient to fully fund the restart, limiting upside.
Key entities
- companyAlmonty Industries Inc
Tungsten mining company issuing the off‑take agreement.
- companyWolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG (WBH)
Subsidiary of Sandvik Group, buyer under the agreement.


