Almonty Appoints Decorated U.S. Army Brigadier General (Retired) Steven L. Allen as Chief Operating Officer

Bronze Star Recipient Brings 33 Years of American Military Leadership to Almonty, Supporting the Ongoing Optimization of Tungsten Deliveries Across the Company's Global Footprint

Almonty Industries Inc. ("Almonty" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ALM) (TSX:AII) (ASX: AII) (Frankfurt: ALI1), a leading global producer of tungsten critical to the U.S. defense and technology sectors, today announced the appointment of Brigadier General (Retired) Steven L. Allen as Chief Operating Officer to optimize tungsten deliveries at the Company's Sangdong and Panasqueira Mines, as well as accelerating the development of the South Korean Sangdong Molybdenum Project and the U.S. based Gentung Browns Lake Project.

General Allen brings over three decades of distinguished leadership and operations experience in United States Army sustainment and logistics, where he spearheaded multinational operations. Most recently, General Allen served as Commanding General of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Director of Logistics for U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command, and Commandant of the U.S. Army Ordnance School.

General Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of North Dakota, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.

"As Almonty enters its next phase of growth with the ongoing commissioning of Sangdong, we continue to make strategic investments in operational leadership and excellence," said Lewis Black, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Almonty. "Steven's prior significant experience in Korea coupled with his deep experience in building high-performing teams, aligning global operations, and executing complex logistics strategies positions him well to create sustainable, long-term value for my fellow shareholders."

About Almonty

Almonty (NASDAQ:ALM) (TSX:AII) (ASX: AII) (Frankfurt: ALI1) is a leading supplier of conflict-free tungsten – a strategic metal critical to the defense and advanced technology sectors. As geopolitical tensions heighten, tungsten has become essential for armor, munitions, and electronics manufacturing. Almonty's flagship Sangdong Mine in South Korea, historically one of the world's largest and highest-grade tungsten deposits, is expected to supply over 80% of global non-China tungsten production upon reaching full capacity, directly addressing critical supply vulnerabilities highlighted by recent U.S. defense procurement bans and export restrictions by China. With established operations in Portugal and additional projects in Spain and the U.S., Almonty is strategically aligned to meet rapidly rising demand from Western allies committed to supply-chain security and defense readiness. To learn more, please visit https://almonty.com.

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