Saloro Secures US$7.5m Royalty Funding
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29 July 2025
SALORO SECURES US$7.5M ROYALTY FUNDING
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
EQ Resources Limited (EQR or the Company) is pleased to announce that Saloro S.L.U (Saloro), a 100%owned subsidiary of EQR, has executed a binding term sheet (Term Sheet) with funds managed by
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”), for a US$7.5 million royalty-based funding package. The
parties have mutually agreed on the principal terms and key commercial provisions, with a commitment to
finalise definitive transaction documents expeditiously.
In consideration for an initial payment of US$7.5 million to EQR, EQR will grant Oaktree a 2.5% royalty.
This royalty will be calculated on the basis of gross proceeds received by Saloro from the sale of tungsten
concentrate from its Barruecopardo Project in the Salamanca Province, Spain.
Proceeds from the royalty funding will be used to fund ongoing and essential capital projects at Saloro,
alongside bolstering working capital to strengthen the group’s balance sheet.
Further details on the royalty Term Sheet are listed in Annex 1 below.
Executive Chairman, Mr Oliver Kleinhempel, commented: “We are pleased to be securing further support
from our largest shareholder Oaktree. Over the past 18 months, Saloro executed a number of improvement
projects at the Barruecopardo operation, leading to significantly improved metal recoveries in each process
step. The third XRT sorter currently under construction will provide Saloro additional capacity in the frontend, which shall lead to a further expansion of tungsten concentrate output. Additional equipment to support
further recovery gains have already been ordered, the royalty will assist implementation of the remaining
work program. The timing is just right, as prices improved significantly in the first half of 2025 with China
holding firm on their tungsten export restrictions.”
Released on authority of the Board by:
Further Enquiries:
Oliver Kleinhempel
Executive Chairman
Peter Taylor
Investor Relations
0412 036 231
peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: 6888 Mulligan Highway, Mt Carbine QLD 4871
REGISTERED ADDRESS: Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 300
ABN: 77 115 009 106 (ASX: EQR)
T: (07) 4094 3072 | F: (07) 4094 3036 | W: eqresources.com.au
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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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Annex 1: Key terms and conditions of the royalty Term Sheet
1. Parties
Saloro S.L.U (as ‘Payer’)
An affiliate of funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.(as ‘Payee’)
EQ Resources Limited (EQR) and European Tungsten Pty Ltd (ETP) (a 100%-owned EQR
company and sole shareholder of Saloro S.L.U) (as ‘Guarantor’)
2. Project
The Barruecopardo tungsten mine, Salamanca Province, Spain.
3. Product
Mineral elements and compounds, under or upon the surface or sub-surface of the
Barruecopardo mining area, containing tungsten.
4. Royalty
2.5% of gross proceeds received by Payer from the sale of tungsten concentrate.
5. Upfront
Payment
US$7.5 million, payable within five business days after the Commencement Date (being
the date upon which all of the Conditions Precedent have been satisfied or waived).
6. Buy-Back
Option
On or prior to the 5th anniversary of the Commencement Date the Payer may issue a notice
in writing (Buy-back Notice) to the Payee that it wishes to buy-back a minimum of 25% of
future royalty obligations by making a pro rata percentage repayment of the Upfront
Payment within 30 business days. This right may be exercised multiple times by the Payer
with the percentage being calculated by reference to the original royalty.
7. Security
The following security is to be granted in favour of the Payee to guarantee the Payer’s
payment obligations:
security granted over EQR’s shares in ETP, with such security being subordinated
behind any existing security; and
existing security over ETP’s shares in Payer is expanded to cover payment
defaults under the Royalty agreement (Security)
8. Transferability
The Payee shall be entitled to transfer rights and obligations in relation to the Royalty at
any time to any third party.
9. Conditions
Precedent to
Upfront
Payment:
1.
2.
10. Binding
agreement
EQR obtaining any and all shareholder approvals required by the ASX Listing Rules
(including but not limited to approvals required under ASX Listing Rule 10.1 for grant
of the Security) or, in lieu of such approvals, EQR having obtained a waiver from ASX
negating the need for those approvals; and
Other conditions usual for a transaction of this nature.
As soon as practicable, the Parties will negotiate in good faith and seek to agree to the
definitive transaction documents which must reflect and incorporate the terms and
principles set out in the Term Sheet, which are binding as between the Parties.
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