EQ Resources Barracuepardo Mine Increases Ore Reserve by 39%
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22 October 2025
EQ RESOURCES BARRACUEPARDO MINE INCREASES ORE RESERVES BY 39%
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
Highlights:
Updated reserve estimate increases the Barruecopardo Mine Ore Reserve estimate by 39%
compared to the 2025 Annual Report Ore Reserve depletion estimate.
Further extends Barracuepardo’ mine life to 2034.1
The ore reserve update was completed by independent consultant, Mining Sense Global SL
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce a 39% increase to the Ore
Reserves at its 100% owned Barruecopardo Mine in Spain.
Building on the Ore Reserve reported in late 2024 and the depleted Ore Reserve as at 30 June 2025 disclosed
in the 2025 Annual Report (Link)2, EQR has completed an updated Ore Reserve estimate effective 30 June
2025, reported after depletion to that date, delivering a 39% increase (from a Depleted Ore Reserve of 9.04mt
@ 0.150% to an Updated Ore Reserve of 13.87 @ 0.136%).
Since acquiring the Barruecopardo Mine in January 2024, a significant improvement program has been
underway to improve the performance and recoveries at the mine. This program is now delivering a substantial
improvement to the recoveries at Barruecopardo Mine leading to improved operational and cost performance.
In addition, the last six months has seen unprecedented increases to the price of tungsten which is believed
to be driven by structural supply shortages and geopolitical policies.
Since acquisition, the EQ Resources technical team has been continuously optimising mine plans and
assessing its resources and reserves. This work was previously announced as follows:
1 Feb 2024 Saloro adds 69% of measured and indicated resources to EQR’s in-situ resource inventory
(Link)
29 Oct 2024 EQR releases Barruecopardo Ore Reserves, with next phase of drilling program scheduled for
2025 (Link)
04 Nov 2024 Summary of Changes – EQ Resourced Ltd releases updated announcement of Barruecopardo
Ore Reserves, with next phase drilling program scheduled for 2025 (Link)
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References to mine life to 2034 are forward-looking, based on assumptions and subject to approvals and other risks. Outcomes may differ materially. The
mine-life indication is drawn from the Ore Reserve estimate (effective 30 June 2025) and the current life-of-mine schedule, which assumes timely
approvals.
2
The Ore Reserve is reported at a 0.038% WO₃ cut-off, applying 6% operational loss and 15% operational dilution (over a regularised model that already
includes 2% loss and 12% dilution), with 58% recovery in Year 1 and 71% thereafter for long-term metallurgical recovery. Pricing assumption: US$450/mtu
(WO₃) and 78% payability.
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Table 1: Barruecopardo Ore Reserve estimate (current update - effective 30 June 2025)
Classification
Category
Mining Type Ore (Mt) Grade (WO3%) Metal Contained
(W mtu)
Proved Open Pit 3.65 0.140 510,270
Stockpile 0.24 0.173 41,589
Total Proved 3.89 0.142 551,859
Probable Open Pit 9.98 0.134 1,339,029
Stockpile
Total Probable 9.98 0.134 1,339,029
Total Open Pit 13.63 0.136 1,849,299
Stockpile 0.24 0.173 41,589
Total Ore Reserve 13.87 0.136 1,890,888
The Ore Reserve is reported and classified in accordance with the JORC Code 2012. JORC Table 1 Section
4 is provided in Appendix 1 to this announcement. Except as set out in this announcement, there has been no
material change to JORC Table 1 Sections 1–3 since EQR’s Barruecopardo Ore Reserve announcement on
29 October 2024 (updated 4 November 2024) (Link).
Table 2: Comparison of Ore Reserve estimates: 2025 Annual Report (depleted to 30 June 2025) vs
current update (effective 30 June 2025)
Ore Reserve Estimate 2025
Depleted
ORE Calculated 2025
Classification
Category
Mining
Type
Ore
(Mt)
Grade
(WO3%)
Metal
Contained
(W mtu)
Ore (Mt) Grade
(WO3%)
Metal
Contained
(W mtu)
Proved Open Pit 5.69 0.152 865,037 3.65 0.140 510,270
Stockpile 0.24 0.173 41,589 0.24 0.173 41,589
Total Proved 5.93 0.153 906,626 3.89 0.142 551,859
Probable Open Pit 3.10 0.145 448,982 9.98 0.134 1,339,029
Stockpile - - - - - -
Total Probable 3.10 0.145 448,982 9.98 0.134 1,339,029
Total Open Pit 8.79 0.149 1,314,019 13.63 0.136 1,849,299
Stockpile 0.24 0.173 41,589 0.24 0.173 41,589
Total Ore Reserve 9.04 0.150 1,355,608 13.87 0.136 1,890,888
Notes to the Ore Reserve estimate are as follows:
The previous Ore Reserves Estimate was done in September 2024 and was announced in November
2024.
The depletion occurred during the last part of the year 2024 and the first half of the year 2025 produced a
Reserves Depletion table, included in the EQR Annual Report 2025, released on 30 September 2025.
Reported from the reserves block model saloro_202310_res_rot_6x6x5_prod.mdl, that is equal to the
previous saloro_202310_res_rot_6x6x5.mdl regularized block model and after depletion for intervening
months of mining. Both comes from the resources block model saloro_202310_res_rot.mdl.
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The only reserves considered Proved are the portion of the resource categorised as Measured in phases
5 and 6. This corresponds to the currently approved mining limit.
Measured resource that is in later phases is considered probable, until the limits have been extended.
Approximately 65% of the reserves are at risk of delay on being accessed in the timing indicated in the
2025 ORE LOM plan, if there are any delays in either the submission by the Company for the application
extension, or delay from the regulator in granting the extensions.3
Access to a substantial portion of the Ore Reserves and the required waste-storage facility capacity is
contingent on permit variations and extensions (which may require a new environmental assessment). The
Ore Reserve and life-of-mine plan assume these approvals are granted in a timely manner.
Overall cut-off grade 0.038 % WO3.
Modifying factors of operational loss 6% and 15% operational dilution have been applied over a regularised
model that includes 2% loss and 12% dilution against the resource model. Long term metallurgical
recovery of 71%.
Stockpiles A and B, and the scalping stockpile have been included. The scalping stockpile has been
factored to account only the portion that is expected to be recovered with ore sorting. No marginal
stockpiles are included in this Ore Reserve Statement. Although it has been included in the LOM mine
plan developed to test reasonable economic extraction. This is minor in quantity and described in the
report.
The reporting standard adopted for the reporting of the Ore Reserves uses the terminology, definitions and
guidelines given in the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Australasian Code for Reporting of
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (2012).
Competent Persons Statement
The information in this announcement that relates to the Barruecopardo Mine is based on information, and
fairly represents information and supporting documentation, compiled by independent consultant Mining Sense
Global SL under the guidance of Mr Hugh Thompson.
Mr Thompson is a qualified Mining Engineer, (BE (Mining), has over 40 years of experience in in the feasibility,
design, and operations of mining projects in Australia, Asia-Pacific, Africa and South America. He led
numerous multi-discipline projects, working with professionals from backgrounds such as Environmental,
Community, Geology, Mining, Processing, Infrastructure and Corporate aspects of projects. He has a B. Eng
(mining), and a Grad. Dip (Finance). He is both a Fellow of the AusIMM and a CP mining. He holds First Class
Mine Managers Certificates for; Western Australia, Queensland and Papua New Guinea and is a Fellow of the
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (FAusIMM). Mr Thompson has sufficient experience that is
relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and the activity being undertaken
to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the JORC Code. Mr Thompson consents to the inclusion in the
report of the matters based on his information in the form and context in which it appears. Neither Mr Thompson
or Mining Sense Global SL has any material interest or entitlement, direct or indirect, in the securities of EQ
Resources Limited or any associated companies. Fees for the preparation of this report are on a time and
materials basis only. Mr Thompson consents to the release of the report, in the form and context in which it
appears.
Released on authority of the Board by: Further Enquiries:
Craig Bradshaw Peter Taylor
Managing Director Investor Relations
peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
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To date, the Company has had an excellent track record in securing approvals as required and fully expects to receive this extension
for the waste dump.
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About the Company
EQ Resources Limited is a leading global 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. The Company 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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Ore Reserve Estimate
A p p e n d i x 1 : J O R C T a b l e D o c . N o . S L O _ O R E 2 0 2 5 _ A P P 0 1
2025 ORE RESERVE ESTIMATE FOR THE
BARRUECOPARDO W MINE
Appendix 1: JORC TABLE
Prepared by:
Mining Sense Global, SL
And reviewed by:
Mr. Hugh Thompson
For:
Saloro SLU
October 2025
Reference: SLO_ORE_2509
JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves: Barruecopardo WO3 mine; Reserve date 30 June 2025
(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in sections 2 and 3, as previously reported also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
• Description of the Mineral Resource
estimate used as a basis for the
conversion to an Ore Reserve.
• The Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) used was prepared by Jörg Pohl (EurGeol. #1728) for SALORO S.L.U. in November 2023.
This has been described in a publicly issued communication @ Feb 2024.
• This resource model has been depleted by comparison with surveyed topographic surfaces, to adjust the model for minign between its' creation date, and the effective for this ORE
• A single block model for the resource was used for the entire open pit resource. File "saloro_202310_res_rot.mdl " was used.
• The stockpiles, as included, are not based on a block model estimate. Stockpiles are a minor contribution to the overall reserve.
• Clear statement as to whether the
Mineral Resources are reported additional
to, or inclusive of, the Ore Reserves.
Mineral Resources are reported inclusive of the Ore Reserves
• Comment on any site visits undertaken
by the Competent Person and the
outcome of those visits.
The competent person, Hugh Thompson, has not visited the site. He is based in Australia.
He has relied on the Mining Sense team for their site visit verifications. He has known them professionally for 10+ years.
He has been in regular communication with the Mining Sense team throughout.
• If no site visits have been undertaken
indicate why this is the case.
• The team supporting the Competent Person is Mining Sense. They are located in Spain and have regularly visited the operation since 2019.
• During the 2025 Ore Reserve Estimation preparation a total of 6 site visits have been made by Mining Sense.
• The type and level of study undertaken
to enable Mineral Resources to be
converted to Ore Reserves.
• The Code requires that a study to at
least Pre-Feasibility Study level has been
undertaken to convert Mineral Resources
to Ore Reserves. Such studies will have
been carried out and will have determined
a mine plan that is technically achievable
and economically viable, and that material
Modifying Factors have been considered.
Cut-off parameters
• The basis of the cut-off grade(s) or
quality parameters applied.
The key cut-off parameters used are:
• Processing and administration costs: US$7.37/t
• Selling costs: US$2.95/mtu
• Metallurgical recovery (used the long-term recovery for COG calculation): from 58% (yr 1) to 71% (all other years)
• Selling price (used the long term price for COG calculation): US$450/mtu (WO3)
• Foreign Exchange rate US$/Euro: 1.12
• Selling contract conditions: payability 78%
• Current year CPI in Spain : 3.3%
• Penalties have been ignored for long term effect, as their impact (and likelihood) has been demonstrated to be minimal.
• The method and assumptions used as
reported in the Pre-Feasibility or Feasibility
Study to convert the Mineral Resource to
an Ore Reserve (i.e. either by application
of appropriate factors by optimisation or by
preliminary or detailed design).
• The choice, nature and
appropriateness of the selected mining
method(s) and other mining parameters
including associated design issues such as
pre-strip, access, etc.
• The assumptions made regarding
geotechnical parameters (e.g. pit slopes,
stope sizes, etc), grade control and pre-
production drilling.
• The inter-ramp angle is 58º, based on a 20m bench design heigh, 75º bench batter angle and 7m width berm. The rest of the parameters are derived from the inter-ramp including ramp widths of
25m for two-way ramps and 15 m for one-way ramps.
• The geotechnical parameters for the complete open pit have been recently peer reviewed by an external expert, down to the full depth of the pit in 2024. Wall perfromance since that date
indicates that the parameters estimated do not require reassessment.
• Grade control is done mainly on the blastholes sampling and with the support of the Ultra Violet lamps for in-field review.
• The major assumptions made and
Mineral Resource model used for pit and
stope optimisation (if appropriate).
• A general slope angle of 54º was used for the pit optimization.
• Reserve developed on the resource block model name, "saloro_202310_res_rot.mdl" with sub-block size 1.5x1.5x5m
• Block model is rotated 15º NNE so as to align with the strike axis of the mineralised vein system.
• Block model regularization up to a SMU 6x6x5m block size has been undertaken, as has depletion to account for mining between the dates of the MRE and ORE
• Ore mining base cost 3.97$/t
• Waste cost of 1.58$/m
• Extra distance additional haulage cost is included on a per meter basis.
Ore = 0.00016*(442+(Depth/0.0995-(3.14*Depth)) tonne / Metre
Waste =0.00016*(646+(Depth/0.0995-(3.14*Depth))
• Rehabilitation at $0.36 / Tonne waste
• Total processing cost of 9.42$/t feed
• Selling cost 3.14$/MTU
• 1.12€/USD exchange rate applied
• 8% discounted rate applied
• Cost factors applied reflect current in-house costs for Saloro including the costs for activities completed by the current mining contractor
• The mining dilution factors used. • 12% planned dilution + 15% operational dilution, for a total of 27%
• The mining recovery factors used. • 2% planned losses + 6% operational losses; for a total of 8%
• Any minimum mining widths used. • 25 meters minimum mining width applied
• The manner in which Inferred Mineral
Resources are utilised in mining studies
and the sensitivity of the outcome to their
inclusion.
• No inferred material has been included the LOM planning schedule from the pit. It is minor in volume at 18% by tonnes of the total resource.
• The infrastructure requirements of the
selected mining methods.
• No special requirements are needed for success with this mining method. Standard diesel powered mobile mining equipment in use.
• The metallurgical process proposed
and the appropriateness of that process to
the style of mineralisation.
The metallurgical process is based mainly on a gravimetric concentration, the standard in high density ores mining. The process flowsheet includes a Crushing circuit, scalping and ore sorting, wet
gravimetric concentration, flotation to remove sulphides, drying, magnetic separation and final product packing. Three XRF ore sorters have been recently installed to reject the coarse gangue
material separated after crushing circuit.
• Whether the metallurgical process is
well-tested technology or novel in nature.
The metallurgical process is well known around the world for this type of deposits. There are many examples both in Spain and in other locations.
• The nature, amount and
representativeness of metallurgical test
work undertaken, the nature of the
metallurgical domaining applied and the
corresponding metallurgical recovery
factors applied.
• The process plant has been operated since 2019. The existing plant was designed, and constructed, to deliver an overall recovery that has never been achieved, historically.
The planned recoveries of 80% have been ~45% in years prior to 2024.
• The expected recovery for the LOM used in this reserves estimate is based on the sucessful conclusion of the Saloro improvement plan, which begainin 2024.
• This seven stage plan is to be implemented over 18 months, with the aim to finally lift recovery to 78%.
• Therefore 58% has been used in year 1, with a conservative 71% used for the remainder of the LOM.
• Saloro are currently some 70% complete on this improvement path. Both progress and results to date are in-line with the successful implementation of this plan, and there is every reason to
believe it will fulfil its' objectives in due course. The improvement plan is outlines in the 2025 ORE report, and discussed in detail in the 2024 ORE report.
• Any assumptions or allowances made
for deleterious elements.
• There are 5 deleterious elements to control: As, S, P, U and Th, as per the current sales contracts.
• Only As is reported to be above contract penalty limits on a consistent frequency (30% to 50%). Even when an As penalty is incurred, these are below 0.5% metal unit revenue deduction, and
thus has very limited influence on the project economics.
• Noted also that indications from the above mentioned recovery improvement plan, has led to a reduction of incidence in 'above limit' As. Therefore penalties have become rarer.
• Based on the good performance of the process to control the concentration of the As in the final concentrate product, the deleterious elements have not been considered as relevant for the
economics of this project at LOM level.
Furthermore, These elements are not well represented in the resource model, hence their systematic forecast difficult.
• The existence of any bulk sample or
pilot scale test work and the degree to
which such samples are considered
representative of the orebody as a whole.
A complete process plant with capacity for 120tph has been in operation since 2019 on site. With the recent upgrades, this is now rated at 193 tph.
The Feasibility study upon which project investment was made would indicate the bulk sampling and testing completed. It is worth noting that Mining at Barruecopardo has been on-going, though
sporadic, for some 100+ years. Therefore the metallurgical knowledge attached to this deposit is significant.
Complementing the onsite assay lab in the plant, the test works to monitor the above described improvements are being done with AMP laboratories in Spain.
• For minerals that are defined by a
specification, has the ore reserve
estimation been based on the appropriate
mineralogy to meet the specifications?
The specification, apart from the deleterious elements, indicates a maximum moisture and a minimum concentration of the final product (WO3) in the scheelite concentrate. Both aspects are
achieved in more than 90% of the deliveries reviewed since January 2023.
Barruecopardo concentrates have been sold commercially for a number of years now, to a variety of clients. This establishes the markets acceptance of the final product.
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Mineral Resource
estimate for
conversion to Ore
Reserves
Site visits
Study status
Mining factors or
assumptions
Metallurgical factors
or assumptions
• Barruecopardo mine has been in operation since 2019. It has previously completed both Feasibility assessment, and had declared JORC ore reserves, as recently as 2024.
• This is the second declaration of ore reserves under JORC (2012) since operations commenced in 2019; the first being in 2024.
• Since the 2024 ORE Changes in modifying factors, such as selling price and recovery indicated that a complete re-estimate of reserves, from first principles was warranted.
• The level of the study here has been focused on analysis of the current operation, and making specific checks to validate the data used in the reserve and economic models
to ensure they reflect the reality of current operations. This has been combined with assessment of non-modelled Modifying Factors such as permitting and closure assessment.
• The mining method and the factors applied reflect current operations and assumptions.
• Open pit mining is conducted by standard techniques using contractor operated equipment for drill and blast; load and haul, and auxiliary services. 100 Tonne class trucks are loaded by suitable
120 Tonne excavators. Mining is on 10m benches in waste, and 5m in Ore. There is no plan to change from this configuration during the life of this mining reserve.
• Grade control practices, and excavation methodology, are suited to what is narrow vein open pit mining.
• The current pit exit at 710m RL is maintained for some years and later moved to the North at 735m RL and the bottom of final design will be 450m RL.
• Next phases show economic feasible mining by open pit including the pre-strip of subsequent phases so they come into in operation in a timely manner
so as to provide continuity of ore supply.
• Mine waste is deposited on the existing, adjacent, external waste deposit facility.
• A nominal mining width of 25m has been used in design, as appropriate.
• Haul ramps are generally 2 lane ramps of 25m width and 10% gradient. The final six benches at pit bottom use a single lane ramp.
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JORC Code, 2012 Edition – Table 1
Section 4 Estimation and Reporting of Ore Reserves: Barruecopardo WO3 mine; Reserve date 30 June 2025
(Criteria listed in section 1, and where relevant in sections 2 and 3, as previously reported also apply to this section.)
Criteria JORC Code explanation Commentary
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Environmental
• The status of studies of potential
environmental impacts of the mining and
processing operation. Details of waste rock
characterisation and the consideration of
potential sites, status of design options
considered and, where applicable, the
status of approvals for process residue
storage and waste dumps should be
reported.
• The project environmental impact assessment has been completed. The required operating permit(s) was been granted in December 2014. This included permits to operate the mine in a manner
which has not materially changed since the permits were granted.
• There have been no non-compliances registered against these operating permits, since the site came into operation.
• Compliance reporting with the regulator is undertaken as required.
• The waste generated by the project (mine and plant), and stored on-site have both been characterised as totally inert. Thus Non-Potential Acid Generating.
• Process plant waste (Tailings) is co-disposed as a dry product into the waste storage facility, along with run-of-mine waste.
• The actual permitted waste storage facility has a capacity of 25Mm3. Of which ~ 23Mm3 has been used. Leaving a permitted capacity of ~ 2Mm3 remaining.
The waste storage requirement indicated by this 2025 ORE is 6.04m3 of tailings and 33.5Mm3 of mine waste. This total of 37.5 M m3 is in excess of the current permit levels.
• Similarly the increase in reserves indicated by this 2025 ORE shows that an adjustment to the permitted mine operations perimeter will be required.
This is not an adjustment to the overall mining concession, from where Saloro derives its' right to extract minerals.
These are internal perimeters to outline the different activities on the site, and so to check for environmental compliance on a regional basis within the entire concession
• Applications for these permit extensions may trigger a new Environmental Assessment.
• As the footprints of the final pit and final waste storage facility are both well inside the overall concession perimeter, there is every reason to expect this variation will be swiftly granted.
• The rehabilitation of the waste storage facilities is well underway, and progressively done during the mine life. Results of works, Potential impacts of future actions are monitored on an ongoing
basis by Saloro as well as reviewed annually in the work plan for pro-active control.
• Mine closure obligations are set out in the Environmental Operating permit issued in 2014. Works required to fulfill these obligations have been adequately allowed for in the relevant cost
estimates
Infrastructure
• The existence of appropriate
infrastructure: availability of land for plant
development, power, water, transportation
(particularly for bulk commodities), labour,
accommodation; or the ease with which
the infrastructure can be provided, or
accessed.
• The operation is in far western rural Spain, near the border with Portugal. Process water and electricity are sourced from offsite providers who have nearby networks.
• The location is well served with local roads and social infrastructure. Good relations with the local municipality, and regional governments are maintained.
• No accommodation is required on-site.
• All required on-site infrastructure is already in place. Any mine life extension implied by this reserve estimate should be served by the current infrastructure.
• The derivation of, or assumptions
made, regarding projected capital costs in
the study.
• The CAPEX considered in the study is related to the improvements needed in the plant to increase the recovery (940,000€) plus the sustaining CAPEX (1,920,000€ in total for the 9 years of
operation).
• Adequate allowance has been made for Mine Closure capital. Noting that rehabilitation portion of closure is on-going and is allowed for in Opex in this instance.
• The methodology used to estimate
operating costs.
Unit operating costs have been derived from the Saloro' own costs and the existing contracts in place as follows:
• Ore and waste movement is by the mining contractor, including drill and blast and waste dump and stockpile management
• Waste transport is by the mine contractor, including the tailings management.
• Crusher feed is by the mine contractor.
• Plant is operated by Saloro.
• Mine management is by Saloro, including water pumping
• General management is by Saloro
• Rehabilitation activities is done by Saloro
• No escalation has been applied to the forward estimate of costs during the LOM
• Allowances made for the content of
deleterious elements.
The historic levels of deleterious elements in the concentrate are below or very close to the penalty limits. The penalties, when applied, amount to an impacts of ~1% of the selling price, and occur
in only 30% to 50% of the concentrate deliveries (prior to 2024 plant improvements). So these have not been considered material in assessing the economics.
• The source of exchange rates used in
the study.
• The exchange rates used (US$1.12=1€) is based on Saloro recommendation and forecast. This was reviewed using OANDA (https://www.oanda.com
• The exchange rate has been considered as flat during the LOM.
• Derivation of transportation charges. Offsite concentrate transportation charges are provided by Saloro and included in the OPEX unit selling costs.
• The basis for forecasting or source of
treatment and refining charges, penalties
for failure to meet specification, etc.
• As above, penalties for deleterious elements are not considered material.
• Payability (i.e.. % of concentrate metal paid) is set by individual commercial contract pe customer. These relate to WO3% in concentrate, moisture and APT price.
Based on the evaluation of those parameters and the price forecast used (EQR, 2025), a payability of 78% has been applied.
• The actual sales contracts currently in use by Saloro have been discussed with them in reaching this assumption.
• The allowances made for royalties
payable, both Government and private.
No royalties have been considered, as per the current operating conditions. Licence and usage charges due to local authorities are covered by the G&A costs.
• The derivation of, or assumptions made
regarding revenue factors including head
grade, metal or commodity price(s)
exchange rates, transportation and
treatment charges, penalties, net smelter
returns, etc.
• The head grade is based on the mine plan, it ranges between 0.10% and 0.17% W03% on an annual basis.
• With a fixed W03% in concentrate of 64% has been assumed. Saloro has consistently produced concentrate at this level throughout its' operation.
• No technical limits have been considered except to be able to produce a minimum tonnes of concentrate
• The commodity price used is the EQR price forecast from 2025 using the base scenario. A flat price of US$450
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