Almonty sets first commercial tungsten shipment from Sangdong mine for October 24
ALM•Almonty Industries plans its first commercial tungsten shipment from the Sangdong mine on October 24, its first in more than 30 years. The company said the grinding circuit is at full throughput, while Rwanda shipments are set to exceed 100 tonnes monthly starting next month.
1. Sangdong operations
Almonty Industries plans to make its first commercial tungsten shipment from the Sangdong mine on October 24, marking the mine’s first shipment in more than 30 years. The grinding circuit is operating at full throughput, with recoveries meeting expectations.
2. Expansion and supply
Phase 2 underground work has started, and mills are being ordered for the expansion. Rwanda shipments are set to exceed 100 tonnes monthly starting next month, with material destined for processing in Europe.
3. Processing plans
A tungsten concentrate processing plant is targeted to start construction next year. Sangdong’s molybdenum is already permitted but requires a separate plant.
