Almonty's Options Market Braces for a Big Move as Tungsten Producer's Trading Volume Surges
Published on 08/10/2026 at 16:51 | Redaktion boerse-global.de
Traders are positioning themselves for fireworks at Almonty Industries, and they're doing so without even knowing the date of the show.
The tungsten producer's stock swung through a roughly 12 percent range on August 8, trading between $13.07 and $14.38, with the session peaking near $14.36. Volume hit 9.33 million shares, comfortably outpacing the 8.05 million average. The company's market capitalization now stands at $4.02 billion.
Options data flagged by CNN on August 7 points to expectations of a sharp move once quarterly results land. The catch: Almonty hasn't confirmed a date. Financial calendar services are split, with some pointing to mid-August and others to later in the month. That ambiguity appears to be adding to the jitters in the derivatives market, with traders building positions before a firm schedule even exists.
A Year of Extremes
The current turbulence fits a broader pattern. Since the Sangdong mine in South Korea transitioned from development to revenue-generating production earlier this year, the stock has been on a wild ride. At one point, shares jumped 13.6 percent following the production start, and analysts have since penciled in substantial earnings growth.
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The 52-week range tells the story: a low of $3.97 and a high of $24.41. The current price sits just four percent below that peak but nearly 90 percent above the trough — a spread that underscores the volatility baked into this small-cap miner.
The company's negative price-to-earnings ratio of minus 27.84 reflects the reality that Almonty isn't profitable yet. For a mining operation still in its ramp-up phase, that's par for the course, though it remains a risk factor for investors.
An Institutional Exit
One notable development has flown somewhat under the radar: Sei Investments Co. cut its stake in Almonty by 56 percent during the first quarter, according to a filing with the SEC. The reduction hasn't dented the broader analyst community's enthusiasm — all three analysts covering the stock rate it a buy, with 67 percent at "Strong Buy" and 33 percent at "Buy."
The contrast between one institution trimming and the wider market staying bullish is striking, though the filing reveals little about the investor's reasoning.
Consolidating the Corporate Structure
Almonty has been streamlining its listing footprint alongside the operational transition. The company has already departed the Toronto Stock Exchange, effective July 31, 2026, and is voluntarily withdrawing from the Australian Securities Exchange. Trading will now be concentrated on Nasdaq and Frankfurt.
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The ASX exit may reflect a view that international capital markets offer more efficient price discovery and greater liquidity for the company's strategic assets. Tungsten's status as a critical mineral in Western supply chains has only sharpened interest in Almonty's growth trajectory.
With elevated volume, an options market on edge, and an unconfirmed earnings date, the ingredients are in place for continued volatility. The real test will come when the company finally reports — and investors get a clear read on whether Sangdong's ramp-up is delivering the production numbers the market expects.
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