Saloro adds resources to EQR's in-situ resource inventory
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01st February 2024
SALORO ADDS 69% OF MEASURED AND INDICATED RESOURCES
TO EQR’s IN-SITU RESOURCE INVENTORY
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
Highlights:
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A new JORC 2012 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) has been compiled, updating
Saloro’s historical resource statement.
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4.74M mtu* will be added to EQR’s resource inventory with the addition of the Saloro mining
operation.
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78% of the Saloro MRE is in Indicated and Measured Category, giving great confidence to the
longevity of the project.
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Both Saloro and Mt Carbine currently have 10-year mine plans.
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Updated geological modelling including nine (9) recent drill holes has highlighted excellent
Exploration Potential at Saloro with a significant resource increase likely to occur with infill drilling.
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Overall, EQR’s Indicated and Measured In-Situ Resources increase by 69%.
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An Ore Reserve Statement is currently being compiled, supporting the update of the Saloro
financial model, due by the end of the quarter.
* Mtu = 10kg WO3
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce an updated JORC 2012 compliant
MRE for the Barruecopardo mine operated by Saloro S.L.U. in Spain. A total of 4.74M mtu will be added to
EQR’s resource inventory with the addition of the Saloro mining operation. 78% of the Saloro MRE is in
Indicated and Measured Category, giving great confidence to the longevity of the project. An Ore Reserve
Statement is currently being compiled, supporting the update of the Saloro financial model, due by the end of
the quarter.
As a result, EQR’s Indicated and Measured In-Situ Resources increase by 69%.
EQR’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kevin MacNeill, commented: “The inclusion of Saloro into EQR’s portfolio
is a very significant acquisition that has the immediate effect of doubling the company’s concentrate production,
while adding significant resources to EQR’s tungsten inventory. The fact that Saloro is a producing asset with
the start-up issues resolved is hugely beneficial and with the addition of ore sorting to this asset, further
increases are expected to EQR’s production profile. Our geology teams in Spain and Australia are working
through further development options, within the existing pit and considering regional exploration potential at
Barruecopardo.”
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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Orebody
In-Situ
Resource
Classification
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(% WO3)
WO3
(mtu)
Measured
10.05
0.191
1,920,400
Indicated
10.46
0.174
1,820,000
Inferred
3.86
0.259
999,300
Total
24.37
0.195
4,739,700
Resource has been calculated using Normal Krigging Modelling
Variogram used a search engine of 75m strike x 75m depth x 10m width with a 850 dip to the south west.
No upper cut was used across the database.
A lower cut of 0.05% was determined as being a sensible lower cut based on economics
Assays were composited by weighted averages on 5m intervals to group together the narrow high grade zones into
more consistent lenses for modelling.
Table 1 - Barruecopardo Mineral Resource Estimate as of 9th of November 2023. All values are rounded to reflect
confidence levels in the estimate.
The MRE has been recalculated from first principles using the latest geological interpretation and best
practices as defined under the JORC 2012 Code. The MRE has been estimated by Independent Contractor
Jorg Pohl (A Competent Person under the 2012 JORC code). The Saloro deposit (veins) was historically mined
in a small open cut and underground by artisans in the 1900’s followed in 1970’s by a larger 8Mt pit open cut
operation operated by Coto Minero Merladet. The current mining phase began in 2019 complemented by the
installation of a new 2,500tpd processing plant.
Fig.1 - Measured-Indicated-Inferred areas (left: plan view; right: rotated towards north.
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The JORC tables are attached in Annex 1 and highlight the parameters for calculating the resource include
using Ordinary Krigging Modelling on composted 5m intervals with a block size of 6m x 5m x 5m. No upper cut
applied with a lower cut of 0.05% WO3 for composited zones as filters; a variogram with a search radius of
50m strike x 25 m vertical x 6m width was used for measured category and 150m x 120m x 9.4m for inferred
resource. Variogram statistics reflect that the veins are continuous along strike for over 1.2km have drilled
extents over 300m vertical down to 420m RL from a surface of 750m and the individual ore zones are less
than 20m widths. The veins continue through to surface outcrop and have been mapped and sampled in detail.
The tungsten system remains open in strike and depth extents with 9 holes drilled in 2022 that indicate this
continuation. The Exploration Potential of the resource could significantly increase the existing resource size
with further infill drilling. Structure has been incorporated into the modelling with several competent hornfelse
structural blocks are seen within a dominantly granitic host rock. Alterations assemblages from sericitic to
potassic are observed with enrichment of the ore occurring in the structurally controlled sericitic zones where
secondary remobilised scheelite is also observed.
The inclusion of Saloro resources of 4.74M mtu into EQR’s resource inventory will represent an increase of
49%. Current mine life at Saloro based on the current internal pit 6 design is until 2033 with extensions possible
giving EQR clear planned 10 years of production on both of its tungsten assets.
Given the high proportion of Measured and Indicated Resources (78%), it is expected a significant amount of
this resource will go into Ore Reserves.
Fig.2 - Plans showing ore domains on left and grade in domains on right.
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Fig.3 - Sections A & B across the ore body showing block grades. Section markers are shown in Fig.2.
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Fig.4 - Sections C & D across the ore body showing block grades. Section markers are shown in Fig.2.
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Fig.5 - Current pit design with the 10-year Pit 6 expansion shown in grey.
Fig.6 - View of Barruecopardo Open Pit looking west. Shows Pit 4 in pit floor and Pit 5 cut down.
For detailed information, please refer to the Full MRE Report on EQR Website.
(www.eqresources.com.au/site/invest-in-us/technical-reports).
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Released on authority of the Board by:
Further Enquiries:
Kevin MacNeill
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Taylor
Investor Relations
0412 036 231
peter@nwrcommunications.com.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.
Competent Person’s Statements
EQ Resources’ Exploration and Resource work is being managed by Mr Tony Bainbridge, AusIMM. Mr Bainbridge is
engaged as a contractor by the Company and is not "independent" within the meaning of the Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Mr Bainbridge has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralization and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in JORC Code 2012.
The technical information contained in this announcement relating to resource estimation has been reviewed by Mr
Bainbridge and fairly represents the information known. Mr Bainbridge has verified and approved the data disclosed in this
release, including the sampling, analytical and test data underlying the information.
The Mineral Resource Estimate as shown in Annex 1 has been prepared Mr Jorg Pohl and reviewed by Mr. Bainbridge
who has consented to the inclusion in this release of the matters based on his compiled information in the form and context
in which it appears in this announcement.
Forward-looking Statements
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements address future events and
conditions and therefore involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently
anticipated in such statements. Particular risks applicable to this announcement include risks associated with planned
production, including the ability of the Company to achieve its targeted production outline due to regulatory, technical or
economic factors. In addition, there are risks associated with estimates of resources, and there is no guarantee that a
resource will have demonstrated economic viability as necessary to be classified as a reserve. There is no guarantee that
additional exploration work will result in significant increases to resource estimates. Neither the Australian Securities
Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the Australian Securities Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this announcement.
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Annex 1 – JORC Tables 1 - 3
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