Global tungsten producer Almonty Industries (NASDAQ: ALM) (TSX: AII) (ASX: AII) announced Monday the appointment of Brigadier General (Retired) Steven L. Allen as Chief Operating Officer to optimize tungsten deliveries at the company’s Sangdong and Panasqueira mines, and to accelerate development of the South Korean Sangdong Molybdenum project and the US- based Gentung Browns Lake project. 

General Allen brings over three decades of leadership and operations experience in United States Army sustainment and logistics, where he spearheaded multinational operations.  

Most recently, General Allen served as Commanding General of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Director of Logistics for U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command, and Commandant of the U.S. Army Ordnance School.  

General Allen holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the University of North Dakota, a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master of Business Administration from the Florida Institute of Technology, and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College.  

His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge.  

“As Almonty enters its next phase of growth with the ongoing commissioning of Sangdong, we continue to make strategic investments in operational leadership and excellence,” Almonty CEO Lewis Black said in a news release. 

 “Steven’s prior significant experience in Korea coupled with his deep experience in building high-performing teams, aligning global operations, and executing complex logistics strategies positions him well to create sustainable, long-term value for my fellow shareholders.”