Almonty's Triple Play: Russell 1000 Entry, $800M Convertible, and a Cash Flow Turnaround Converge
Published on 06/15/2026 at 20:14 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
When Almonty Industries secures a spot in the Russell 1000 on June 29, the event will cap a four-month metamorphosis that has reshaped the tungsten producer from head office to balance sheet. The index inclusion, effective at market close that day, forces passive funds tracking the Russell family — collectively steering trillions of dollars — to buy the stock. But Almonty enters that league armed with fresh capital and a newly cash-positive operation, a combination that sets it apart from many of its junior mining peers.
The company's first-quarter results landed with a jolt. Revenue hit $25.4 million, more than tripling from a year earlier, fueled by record tungsten prices. Operating cash flow swung decisively into positive territory, a critical milestone for a company that had burned cash heavily during its development phase. The turnround narrative now has a financial backbone.
That foundation was reinforced on June 9 when Almonty closed an oversubscribed convertible note offering. Originally targeting $700 million, the company upsized to $800 million after exercising the full greenshoe. Net proceeds after costs come to roughly $773 million. The instruments carry a 2.25% coupon and mature in 2031, placed exclusively with qualified institutional buyers. The capital will accelerate development of the Sangdong mine in South Korea, the flagship asset that positions Almonty as the West's leading tungsten supplier for defense and high-tech supply chains.
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Structural changes have accompanied the financial firepower. Almonty relocated its corporate headquarters from Toronto to Dillon, Montana, moving closer to U.S. defense and industrial partners. The appointment of Jorge Beristain as chief financial officer in early June brought in experience from multibillion-dollar U.S. metals groups. These moves align with a broader strategic pivot: earlier this year, the company raised $219 million through two U.S. equity placements.
The market has responded forcefully. At C$24.89, the stock has more than doubled year-to-date and posted a 12-month gain of roughly 428%. Yet the latest analyst call from one covering firm sets a target of C$25.00 with a buy rating — a margin so thin it underscores how much optimism is already priced in. The 52-week high of C$33.35 looms within reach if the passive buying wave from the Russell reshuffle provides additional momentum.
Profitability remains the weak link. Despite rising revenue, Almonty's cash burn has historically been high, and the company has yet to demonstrate consistent earnings power. The convertible's potential dilution also hangs over the stock — a factor that explains the initial price dip after the announcement. For now, though, the combination of an oversubscribed debt issue, a cash flow turn, and forced index buying creates a setup few small-cap resource names can match.
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