Almonty Resumes Tungsten Production at Sangdong Mine After 30-Year Hiatus

Published: Oct 10, 2026 09:59 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Tungsten Express] In late September, Almonty Industries marked a historic milestone at its Sangdong Mine in South Korea, producing the first tungsten at the operation since 1993. The milestone represents the culmination of years of development, construction and commissioning at Sangdong, marking a defining moment for the Almonty team and the local community. Sangdong is central to Almonty's strategy of establishing secure, diversified sources of tungsten outside the traditional global supply base.

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