Letter to Shareholders
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15 March 2024
SHAREHOLDER LETTER
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”) today releases a shareholder letter being emailed
and posted to EQ Resources Limited shareholders.
The shareholder letter is attached to this announcement.
This release has been approved by the Board of EQ Resources Limited.
Released on authority of the Board by:
Further Enquiries:
Melanie Leydin
Company Secretary
Peter Taylor
Investor Relations
0412 036 231
peter@nwrcommunications.co
m.au
About the Company
EQ Resources Limited is a leading tungsten mining company dedicated to sustainable mining and processing
practices. The Company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, with a focus on expanding its world-class
tungsten assets at Mt Carbine in North Queensland (Australia) and at Barruecopardo in the Salamanca Province
(Spain). The Company leverages advanced minerals processing technology and unexploited resources across
multiple jurisdictions, with the aim of being a globally leading supplier of the critical mineral, tungsten. While the
Company also holds gold exploration licences in New South Wales (Australia), it aims to create shareholder value
through the exploration and development of its current project portfolio whilst continuing to evaluate corporate and
exploration opportunities within the new economy and critical minerals sector globally.
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REGISTERED OFFICE: Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 6888 Mulligan Highway, Mt Carbine Qld 4871
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 1496, Mareeba Qld 4880
ABN: 77 115 009 106 (ASX: EQR)
T: (07) 4094 3072 | F: (07) 4094 3036 | W: eqresources.com.au
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15 March 2024
Letter to Shareholders from Chair of the Board
Dear Valued Shareholders and Supporters of EQ Resources,
On behalf of the board, I am writing to update you on EQR’s progress in growing the company from
a single asset company into an international and geographically diversified mining operator, being
well-integrated in the global critical minerals space.
With our recent progress on strategy implementation, while facing a current weak market
environment and given recent volatility in our share price which may cause concern, I would like
to express my strong belief in the resilience and potential of our company.
To highlight some of the key developments that underscore our corporate strategy and the
strength of our assets:
In January, EQ Resources reached a significant milestone when we settled the acquisition of
a rather special tungsten asset, by taking over Saloro S.L.U. in Spain.
Both mining operations (in Australia and Spain) are in production and supply the leading
consumers of tungsten concentrate around the world; The company now effectively being the
largest independent tungsten concentrate producer outside China and an integral part of the
globally relevant supply chain of the critical mineral tungsten.
The board was very active in recent weeks, with Richard Morrow joining our CEO, Kevin
MacNeill, in Spain in February, engaging with our new colleagues and key Governmental
stakeholders; Newly appointed director, Stephen Weir, led a delegation to Vietnam, to visit
Masan High-Tech Materials, a leading tungsten processor and 100% buyer of the Mt Carbine
production; Lastly, Richard and I had the pleasure to attend bi-lateral discussions between
the Australian and Vietnamese Governments in Canberra, with a one-on-one session the
company had with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Chinh.
Mt Carbine Operations:
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Mt Carbine continues to witness consistent ramp-up and operational improvement,
resulting in stable production output.
REGISTERED OFFICE: Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 6888 Mulligan Highway, Mt Carbine Qld 4871
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 1496, Mareeba Qld 4880
ABN: 77 115 009 106 (ASX: EQR)
T: (07) 4094 3072 | F: (07) 4094 3036 | W: eqresources.com.au
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Despite the setback caused by cyclone Jasper, resulting in a two-week production
loss in December, we are pleased to report that by the end of February, we observed
the first ore blast in the pit following an extended dewatering phase.
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Tungsten production in the March quarter has surpassed the levels achieved in our
strongest quarter to date, which was the quarter ending September 2023.
Saloro Operations:
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In Spain, our company assumed control of the Barruecopardo mine and plant in
January and swiftly initiated upgrades to the plant; We are delighted with the progress
made in integrating Saloro into the EQR Group.
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The installation of the second XRT Sorter at Saloro was implemented in record time
and has consistently exceeded expectations, with a sorter concentrate reaching a
grade between 1.5% to 2% WO3 and with the additional sorter product adding 26%
more material to the gravity plant.
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An updated JORC Mineral Resource Estimate for the Barruecopardo mine (published
early February) confirmed the addition of 69% (or 4.47 million metric ton units; one
metric ton unit equals 10kg WO3) of Measured and Indicated Resources to EQR’s
existing resource inventory, giving great confidence to the longevity of the operations.
In closing, I wish to express my gratitude to each and every shareholder and supporter who has
placed their trust in EQ Resources. Your unwavering support fuels our determination to realize
our collective vision for the company moving forward.
With best regards,
Oliver Kleinhempel
Chair & Non-executive Director
REGISTERED OFFICE: Level 4, 100 Albert Road, South Melbourne, VIC 3205
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 6888 Mulligan Highway, Mt Carbine Qld 4871
POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box 1496, Mareeba Qld 4880
ABN: 77 115 009 106 (ASX: EQR)
T: (07) 4094 3072 | F: (07) 4094 3036 | W: eqresources.com.au
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