Almonty Receives Additional Commitments Under a Proposed Equity Placement
MWN-AI** Summary
Almonty Industries Inc. has announced an expansion of its proposed equity placement, now aiming to raise gross proceeds equivalent to A$15.45 million. This increase comes through the issuance of approximately 4.53 million Canadian units and 12.08 million Placement Chess Depository Interests (CDIs) at respective prices of C$0.82 per Canadian unit and A$0.90 per CDI unit. The closing of this placement was slightly delayed due to the recent Christmas and New Year holidays.
Each investor participating in the placement will receive one warrant for every common share issued, and one free unlisted option for every CDI, which can be exercised at C$1.14 and A$1.25 for three years from the closing date. The funds generated from the placement will primarily be allocated towards restructuring Almonty's balance sheet as well as covering offer costs.
The settlement for these units is anticipated around January 20, 2025, with the units ranking equally with existing Common Shares and CDIs already in issue. However, the completion of the placement is contingent upon receiving all required regulatory approvals from both the TSX and ASX.
RM Corporate Finance Pty Ltd has been appointed as the Lead Manager for this placement, earning a fee of 6% on the funds they raise.
Almonty specializes in mining, processing, and shipping tungsten concentrate from multiple sites including its Los Santos Mine in Spain and the Panasqueira mine in Portugal. The company is also developing the Sangdong tungsten mine in South Korea and exploring further prospects in Spain. Further corporate information can be accessed through Almonty’s official website.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Almonty Industries Inc. has recently secured additional commitments for a proposed equity placement, expanding the expected gross proceeds to A$15.45 million. This move is significant for several reasons and presents both opportunities and potential risks for investors.
From an investment perspective, the equity placement, priced at C$0.82 per unit and A$0.90 per CDI, indicates a strategic effort by Almonty to consolidate its financial position and enhance its balance sheet. This infusion of capital will be directed towards operational restructuring and the costs associated with the offering, which may improve the company’s long-term sustainability and operational efficiency.
Investors might find the issuance of warrants and options enticing, as they present leverage potential. Each participant in the placement receives one warrant for every common share and a free unlisted option for every CDI. Exercising these at prices set significantly above the placement price (C$1.14 for warrants and A$1.25 for options) suggests that management is confident about future value appreciation, likely tied to expected increases in tungsten prices or successful operational milestones.
However, potential investors should exercise caution. The mining sector is fraught with volatility, influenced heavily by global demand and prices, particularly for tungsten. The inherent risks detailed in Almonty’s announcement—including regulatory hurdles, market conditions, and operational challenges—could impact the realization of projected benefits stemming from this equity placement.
Overall, while Almonty’s proactive financing strategy enhances its capital structure, investors must weigh this against the backdrop of market risks and the execution ability of Almonty’s ongoing projects. Those with a higher risk tolerance might consider the potential rewards, while conservative investors may opt for caution given the uncertain outlook of commodity prices.
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Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company”) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that the Company has received further commitments, thus increasing the total Placement to raise gross proceeds for the equivalent of A$15.45 million via the issuance of 4.53 million Canadian units and 12.08 million Placement Chess Depository Interests Units (“ CDIs ”) at C$0.82 per Canadian unit and A$0.90 per CDI Unit (“ Placement ”), respectively. Closing of the Placement was delayed by the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Each Canadian unit and CDI Placement Unit participant will be issued with one warrant for every common share issued and one free unlisted option for every one CDI issued, exercisable at C$1.14 and A$1.25, respectively, with an expiry date of three years from the date of closing. (“ Options ”).
Proceeds from the Placement will be applied towards restructuring the Company’s balance sheet and towards offer costs.
The Canadian units and Placement CDI units are expected to settle on or about 20 January 2025. The Canadian Units and CDI Placement Units issued will rank equally with existing CDI’s and Common Shares on issue.
The closing of the Placement is subject to receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, including the acceptance by the TSX and ASX.
RM Corporate Finance Pty Ltd (“RM”) has acted as Lead Manager to the Placement and will be paid a fee of 6% on the portion of funds raised by RM.
About Almonty
The principal business of Toronto, Canada-based Almonty Industries Inc. is the mining, processing and shipping of tungsten concentrate from its Los Santos Mine in western Spain and its Panasqueira mine in Portugal as well as the development of its Sangdong tungsten mine in Gangwon Province, South Korea and the development of the Valtreixal tin/tungsten project in northwestern Spain. The Los Santos Mine was acquired by Almonty in September 2011 and is located approximately 50 kilometres from Salamanca in western Spain and produces tungsten concentrate. The Panasqueira mine, which has been in production since 1896, is located approximately 260 kilometres northeast of Lisbon, Portugal, was acquired in January 2016 and produces tungsten concentrate. The Sangdong mine, which was historically one of the largest tungsten mines in the world and one of the few long-life, high-grade tungsten deposits outside of China, was acquired in September 2015 through the acquisition of a 100% interest in Woulfe Mining Corp. Almonty owns 100% of the Valtreixal tin-tungsten project in north- western Spain. Further information about Almonty’s activities may be found at www.almonty.com and under Almonty’s profile at www.sedar.com.
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Neither the TSX nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
When used in this press release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. These statements and information are based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date that statements are made and reflect Almonty’s current expectations.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Almonty to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: any specific risks relating to fluctuations in the price of ammonium para tungstate (“APT”) from which the sale price of Almonty’s tungsten concentrate is derived, actual results of mining and exploration activities, environmental, economic and political risks of the jurisdictions in which Almonty’s operations are located and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, forecasts and assessments relating to Almonty’s business, credit and liquidity risks, hedging risk, competition in the mining industry, risks related to the market price of Almonty’s shares, the ability of Almonty to retain key management employees or procure the services of skilled and experienced personnel, risks related to claims and legal proceedings against Almonty and any of its operating mines, risks relating to unknown defects and impairments, risks related to the adequacy of internal control over financial reporting, risks related to governmental regulations, including environmental regulations, risks related to international operations of Almonty, risks relating to exploration, development and operations at Almonty’s tungsten mines, the ability of Almonty to obtain and maintain necessary permits, the ability of Almonty to comply with applicable laws, regulations and permitting requirements, lack of suitable infrastructure and employees to support Almonty’s mining operations, uncertainty in the accuracy of mineral reserves and mineral resources estimates, production estimates from Almonty’s mining operations, inability to replace and expand mineral reserves, uncertainties related to title and indigenous rights with respect to mineral properties owned directly or indirectly by Almonty, the ability of Almonty to obtain adequate financing, the ability of Almonty to complete permitting, construction, development and expansion, challenges related to global financial conditions, risks related to future sales or issuance of equity securities, differences in the interpretation or application of tax laws and regulations or accounting policies and rules and acceptance of the TSX of the listing of Almonty shares on the TSX.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to, no material adverse change in the market price of ammonium para tungstate (APT), the continuing ability to fund or obtain funding for outstanding commitments, expectations regarding the resolution of legal and tax matters, no negative change to applicable laws, the ability to secure local contractors, employees and assistance as and when required and on reasonable terms, and such other assumptions and factors as are set out herein. Although Almonty has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, level of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and even if events or results described in the forward-looking statements are realized or substantially realized, there can be no assurance that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, Almonty. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and are cautioned that actual outcomes may vary.
Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. Almonty cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on Almonty’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events.
Almonty has also assumed that material factors will not cause any forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors.
THE FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS PRESS RELEASE REPRESENTS THE EXPECTATIONS OF ALMONTY AS OF THE DATE OF THIS PRESS RELEASE AND, ACCORDINGLY, IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AFTER SUCH DATE. READERS SHOULD NOT PLACE UNDUE IMPORTANCE ON FORWARD- LOOKING INFORMATION AND SHOULD NOT RELY UPON THIS INFORMATION AS OF ANY OTHER DATE. WHILE ALMONTY MAY ELECT TO, IT DOES NOT UNDERTAKE TO UPDATE THIS INFORMATION AT ANY PARTICULAR TIME EXCEPT AS REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
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For further information, please contact:
Lewis Black
Chairman, President and CEO
Telephone: +1 647 438-9766
Email: info@almonty.com
FAQ**
How will the gross proceeds from the Placement enhance Almonty Industries Inc. AII:CC's financial stability and support its balance sheet restructuring efforts?
What specific operational improvements or expansions does Almonty Industries Inc. AII:CC plan to pursue with the funds raised from this Placement?
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What regulatory approvals does Almonty Industries Inc. AII:CC anticipate needing for the successful completion of the Placement, and how could delays in these approvals affect the timeline?
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