Almonty Industries Shares Drop Following Auditor Change
The company reports significant revenue growth while navigating a 44% decline in share price from its annual high.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Corporate Finance
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As of October 5, 2026, Almonty Industries shares have fallen 44% from their 52-week high of USD 24.41. This decline follows the company's recent change in auditors and a legal settlement concerning historical management.
Why it matters
The company's stock volatility persists despite strong second-quarter financial performance driven by new processing operations. Market uncertainty remains high as investors weigh internal governance shifts against upcoming U.S. regulatory changes for tungsten sourcing.
Almonty Industries reported CAD 181.8 million in net income with current cash holdings of CAD 1.23 billion. European APT tungsten prices averaged USD 3,075 per metric ton unit during the second quarter.
The players
Almonty Industries
A mining corporation that focuses on the exploration and development of tungsten deposits globally.
Tiger Kim
A former independent contractor for Almonty Industries involved in a legal settlement regarding management history.
PwC
An international professional services network that serves as the current auditor for Almonty Industries.
Global Tungsten & Powders
A primary industrial partner that maintains an offtake agreement with Almonty Industries.
DA Davidson
An investment bank and financial services firm that provides analyst coverage and price targets for public stocks.
The details
Revenue growth was bolstered by the Sangdong mine in South Korea, which began commercial processing in July 2026. Almonty also secured a 40% increase in contracted volumes through an amended offtake agreement with Global Tungsten & Powders.
Timeline
December 31, 2015: Tiger Kim concluded his role as an independent contractor.
June 2026: Almonty raised USD 800 million through a convertible bond issuance.
July 2026: The Sangdong mine commenced commercial processing operations.
September 29, 2026: The company replaced auditor Zeifmans with PwC.
January 1, 2027: U.S. restrictions on tungsten from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea take effect.
Market Dynamics
Almonty Industries is positioning itself to capture market share ahead of the U.S. prohibition on tungsten imports from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea. This shift reflects a broader global movement to secure critical mineral supply chains away from restricted nations.
Investors currently face a volatile market environment with a target price of USD 33 set by DA Davidson. The company's future stock stability may depend on successful compliance with tightening U.S. tungsten sourcing regulations.
The takeaway
The company's pivot to South Korean mining operations highlights the growing economic importance of domestic and allied tungsten sourcing. Investors should monitor how the transition to new auditing standards affects future corporate transparency and risk profiles.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Startup Fortune.
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