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SUMMARY OF CHANGES – IMARC INVESTOR PRESENTATION
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
EQ Resources Ltd (“EQR”) has today released an amended version of its recent IMARC Investor
Presentation (“Presentation”) originally released to the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX”) on
31 October 2024.
The summary of key changes between reports is as follows:
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The Presentation has been enhanced on slide 8 to contain more recent source information
pertaining to Tungsten production per country. The new information is sourced from the
International Tungsten Industry Association (ITIA): “Statistical Overview of Supply and
Demand 2023” report by Burghard Zeiler, Secretary-General, (ITIA website:
https://www.itia.info/), replacing data from 2021 sourced from the “Roskill Tungsten Market
Report : Outlook to 2030”.
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The Presentation has been enhanced on slide 8 to include all Tungsten producing nations
(excl. China) plus the inclusion of EQR production for the last 12 months (October 2023 –
September 2024) for comparison purposes. Details of China production is detailed in the
footnote to the chart.
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The Presentation has been enhanced for additional formatting where required.
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.
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EQ RESOURCES LIMITED
A Globally Significant Critical Mineral Producer
IMARC 2024, Stall M122
Kevin MacNeill, CEO
29th - 31st October 2024
ASX : EQR
Disclaimer
Competent Person's Statement
• The information in this presentation partly relates to the outcomes of the Mt Carbine Bankable Feasibility Study Update (May 2023), made available through the Company’s website
www.eqresources.com.au/.
• The Company confirms that it is not aware of any new information that materially affects the information included in the corresponding market announcements and that all material
assumptions and technical parameters underpinning the estimates in the relevant market announcements continue to apply and have not materially changed. The Company confirms that the
form and context in which the Competent Person’s findings are presented have not been materially modified from the original market announcements.
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• The material contained in this document is a presentation of general information about the Company's activities current as at the date of this presentation. It is provided in summary and does
not purport to be complete. You should not rely upon it as advice for investment purposes, as it does not take into account your investment objectives, financial position or needs. These
factors should be considered, with or without professional advice, when deciding if an investment is appropriate.
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Tungsten Uses
Critical Alloy Element, Without Substitute in Most Applications
Aviation
Aerospace
Automotive
Heavy
Machinery
Heavy
Industry
Tools &
Construction
Medical
Military
EV Battery
Development
Green
Energy
Science
& Tech
Micro
Electronics
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Tungsten - A Critical Metal
EQR Is Unhedged, Provides Spot Price Exposure To a Tight Market
EU: The Most Economically Important Critical Material
Raw Materials
Critical
Non-critical
Niobium
Borate
Graphite
Scandium
Indium
PGMs
Beryllium
Tungsten
SUPPLY RISK
Germanium
Rhenium
Lithium
3,000
Phosphate Rock
Silicon
Coking Coal
Feldspar
Kaolin Clay
Gypsum
Talc
Silica Sand
Gold
Aggregates Limestone
Manganese
Molydbenum
Potash
Magnesite
Silver Sulphur
Zinc
Nickel
Titanium
Copper
Lead
Chronium
Iron Ore
Austria 1.1%
Spain 1.1%
Portugal 0.8%
Rwanda 1.2%
North Korea 0.5%
Other 1.5%
1,000
FY2022
Tungsten Reserves by Country
Spain 1.4%
Vietnam 2.7%
Russia 3%
Vietnam
5.7%
Others 32.5%
China 83%
Total World –
79kt WO3
FY2023
FY2024
Mt Carbine
Saloro
FY2025
Asset #3
FY2026
FY2027
Asset #4
*FY 2022, FY 2023, FY 2024 Actuals + Onwards Projections. 100% Equivalent WO3 t, Wet Weight
North Korea 0.8%
Austria 0.3%
Portugal 0.1%
Russia 10.8%
Bolivia 1.8%
2,000
Aluminium
ECONOMIC IMPORTANCE
Tungsten Production by Country
Target 3,000 5,000t WO3 p.a.
(up to 50% of Western Mine Supply)
Hafnium
Tantalum
Tin
Tellurium
4,000
Cobalt
Vanadium
Gallium
tWO3 Production Projections*
5,000
Bauxite
Baryte
EQR Consolidated Group
Total World –
3,700 kt
China 51.4%
May 2024 - Highest Price in
12 months with momentum
**1 tonne WO3 = 100 mtus; FastMarkets Price
Index (weekly change 1.5% released 10th May)
.
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APT Price Update
APT Price Rotterdam – 12 month + High (US$/mtu)
370
360
US $ / mtu
350
340
330
320
310
300
290
280
Jun-23
Jul-23
Aug-23 Sep-23
Oct-23
Nov-23 Dec-23
Jan-24
Feb-24 Mar-24
Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24
Jul-24
Aug-24 Sep-24
Oct-24
Source: FastMarkets APT Price Rotterdam (US$/mtu, mtu = 10kg WO3) Average Monthly Price
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EQR Group WO3 Production - Update
EQR Monthly WO3 Production (1 mtu = 10kg WO3)
22,000
20,000
18,000
16,000
mtu
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
-
Saloro
Mt Carbine
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Consistent Board & Leadership Team
Diverse and Experienced Board & Leadership Team
Kevin MacNeill - Chief Executive Officer
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Interim CEO & Senior Technical Advisor since May 2019,
CEO since January 2020.
35+ years in mining project development globally.
Expertise in mineral processing, specifically tungsten.
Past President of Etruscan Diamonds, founded
Specialized Metallurgical Projects.
Oliver Kleinhempel - Non-executive Chairman
• Non-executive Director since August 2019, Chair since
April 2020.
• Experience in project development, finance, commodity
trading.
• Previous roles at Outotec, Ferrostaal Group, CRONIMET.
• Executive Director at CRONIMET Group.
Richard Morrow - Non-Executive Director
Stephen Weir- Non-executive Director
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Appointed in January 2024, representing Oaktree
Capital Management.
Experience in corporate advisory, project finance,
construction management.
Former CEO of Magnetite Mines Ltd, Member of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors, GBA
Capital Advisory Board.
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Stephen Layton - Non-executive Director
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Zhui Pei Yeo - Non-executive Director
Background in executive management, project
planning, resource management.
Works in system integration in telecoms in SouthEast Asia.
Executive director at a steel-product manufacturer.
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Tony Bainbridge - Chief Geologist
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Focus on Mt Carbine’s ‘King-Vein’ style mineralisation.
Experience in tungsten projects in South Korea and Africa.
Director at Asia Interplay Mining Ltd & AMB Exploration Pty Ltd.
Over 30 years as a sharebroker, interested in
resources sector.
Ex Chairman of Melbourne Mining Club.
Investment roles at Lowell Resources Fund
Management; Fellow of AusIMM.
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35+ years in equity capital markets in the UK
and Australia.
Experience in ASX listings, corporate advisory.
Directorships at Mithril Resources Limited
Andrew Mooney– Chief Financial Officer
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Over 25 years experience in mining and finance sector.
Expertise in capital management, treasury, strategic
planning, tax, risk management, and investor relations.
Former Vice President of Investor Relations at Coronado
Global Resources Inc.
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Vertical Integration Opportunities
Tungsten Cluster - Australia
EQR’s positioning as a leading source of responsibly mined & non-conflict
tungsten concentrate provides the company with significant leverage:
Tungsten Production (Excl. China)*
Tonnes per annum W
2,500
QUEENSLAND
2,000
1,500
EQR Operations in Spain and Australia
together produced 1,500 tonnes of Tungsten in
the last 12 months (Oct’23 – Sep’24) with
higher production rates planned for future
years.
1,000
500
0
EQR Awarded Permit for Historic Wolfram Camp Mine. 27 Jul 2023 (link)
Tungsten Cluster - Spain
*Source: International Tungsten Industry Association (ITIA): ”Statistical Overview of Supply and Demand 2023” by the
Secretary-General. Source Website: https://www.itia.info/
As China produces 86% of world tungsten production (per ITIA source), it is omitted from the table for comparison purposes.
Potential Partnerships, Structures & Options being explored:
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Expand strategic partnerships, while M&A options being explored
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EQR-Masan Memorandum Of Understanding signed in 2023: Link
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Toll treat EQR concentrate to APT - Global market has capacity to absorb & demand growth
is forecasted
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Downstream players interested in securing guaranteed supply
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2024
EQR
Mt Carbine Tungsten Mine and Quarrying Operations, QLD, Australia
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Mt Carbine (Australia)
Mt Carbine Open Pit
& Processing Plants
Mt Carbine Mine Is Australia’s Leading Tungsten Mine and Is Consistently Exporting Concentrate to Global Consumers
Resource
Classification
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(% WO3)
WO3
(mtu)
Indicated
10.13
0.08
759,450
Indicated
2.75
0.07
178,517
Inferred
0.83
0.06
53,789
Subtotal
13.71
0.07
991,756
Indicated
18.06
0.30
W atershed
5,405,901
In-Situ
Inferred
10.68
0.30
3,217,311
28.74
42.45
0.30
All
Subtotal
Total
8,623,212
9,614,968
Orebody
Low-Grade Stockpile
Mt Carbine
• Discovered 1895 - Closed 1982 - Re-opened 2020
Reserve Category
• Life of Mine: 2030 Open Cut - 2032 on stockpiles
ROM Tonnes
(Mt)
WO3
(%)
Contained WO3
(mtu)
Open Cut - Proven
-
-
-
Open Cut - Probable
Open Cut - Total
5.93
5.93
0.28%
0.28%
1,660,400
1,660,400
LGSP - Proven
-
-
-
LGSP - Probable
LGSP - Total
9.77
9.77
0.075%
0.075%
732,750
732,750
• Potential 7 years Underground Mining, Scoping Study
• 19 years Mining Permit
• Production ramping up to 1,750 tonnes WO3 /year
• >150 staff and contractors
• A$50 million expenditure in the development
• Proximity to international export channels underpins low-cost production
W olfram Camp
Ref ASX Announcements:
4th April 2023: 64% Increase of Mt Carbine Indicated resources (In-Situ): Link..
18th May 2023: 43% Increase in Mt Carbine Reserves from Western Pit Extension: Link.
In Situ Inferred Resources: around 17% accessible Open-Cut, 83% Underground
• 130km via sealed highway to Cairns International Airport
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Mt Carbine - Doubling Plant Capacity Ongoing
Est. Completion Q2-Q3 FY2025
Monthly Throughput
166k tonnes
**
90-95% recovery
83k tonnes
Processing Costs
A$16.55 /tonne
85-90% recovery
A$11.30 /tonne
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*Nominal capacity
** Providing by-product revenue
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Existing Decline and Underground Development
Mt Carbine Existing Decline - Historical Pictures 1986
Mt Carbine Existing Decline – RE-OPENED 8 JULY 2024
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Mt Carbine - Exploration & Underground Potential
Iron Duke
2
North West Pit
Extension
BFS
Pit
1
Resources Drilling to bring in
more resources from inferred
to indicated
2
Exploration Drilling Iron Duke
zone
3
Hole EQ026 depth extents
1
Hole EQ026
5.95m@0.94% WO3
Resources:
Indicated Resources
Extension Hole
Resources:
Inferred Resources
Existing decline
Planned development
3
Target Zone
13
Two High Grade Zones
To Be Investigated With Further Drilling
Iron Duke
Western Extensions
Saloro (Spain) as Latest Member of EQR Group
Saloro (Spain) as Latest Member of EQR Group
Europe’s Largest Tungsten Mine, With Outstanding ESG Credentials, Additional Ramp-Potential and Regional Exploration Upside
Barruecopardo
Open Pit
Orebody
In-Situ
Resource
Classification
Tonnes
(Mt)
Grade
(% WO3)
WO3
(mtu)
Measured
8.82
0.19
1,659,959
Indicated
10.27
0.18
1,799,757
Inferred
Total
3.82
22.91
0.26
0.20
995,555
4,455,272
Reserve Category
Tonnes
(Mt)
WO3
(%)
Contained WO3
(mtu)
Open Cut - Proven
6.82
0.16%
1,102,148
• Discovered 1900 - Closed 1982 - Re-opened 2019
Open Cut - Probable
Open Cut - Total
3.33
10.15
0.14%
0.16%
470,387
1,572,535
• 10 years mine plan (Ore Reserve estimate update pending)
Stockpile - Proven
0.31
0.14%
64,143
• Mining lease until 2044
Stockpile - Probable
Stockpile - Total
0.31
0.14%
64,143
All - Total
10.46
0.156%
1,636,678
• Production 1,300 tonnes WO3 /year
• 90 staff and 40 contractors
See ASX Announcement: ‘EQR Releases Barruecopardo Ore Reserves, With Next Phase Drilling
Program Scheduled for 2025’, dated 29th October 2024.
• A$200 million expenditure in the development
• On the border with Portugal, proximity to international export channels
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Saloro - Recovery Optimisation 38% to 70%
XRT Sorters Disruptive Technology in the Tungsten Market
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XRT Sorters added 26% more material to the downstream Gravity
Plant starting Q3 FY2024.
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SALORO PROCESS FLOW
340,000 tonnes stockpile of previously discarded >6mm ore now
available for reprocessing, with an estimated 20,000 mtu contained.
38% recovery
Target 70%
recovery
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Wolfram Camp – EQR Awarded EPM
Opportunity & Strategic Rationale
Wolfram Camp
Historical Operations
Reported Reserve and Mineral Resource from the Wolfram Camp Deposit
Orebody
Reserve
Classification
Tonnes
(Kt)
Grade
(% Wo3)
Grade
(%Mo)
Wolfram
Camp
Probable
375
0.22
-
Orebody
Resource
Classification
Tonnes
(Kt)
Grade
(% Wo3)
Grade
(%Mo)
Indicated
514
0.23
0.07
Inferred
1,879
0.31
0.08
Total
2,393
0.29
Mt Carbine
0.07
Wolfram
Camp
(Wheeler,2015). The Mineral Resource is inclusive of the Reserve. NEQ Deposit Atlas - Wolfram Camp
Tungsten Deposit or Wolfram Camp- Technical Report
EQR Awarded Permit for Historic Wolfram Camp Mine. 18 June 2024 (link)
Opportunity
Strategic Rationale
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Historical resource adds 2,393Kt @ 0.29% WO3 under EQR
management.
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Perfectly situated within a Critical Minerals Hub (W, Sn):
Cluster Potential in region.
Two Primary Exploration Zones: Wolfram Camp & Bamford Hill-
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Potential for a processing hub
477 km2 area.
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Proximity: 2-hours from Mt Carbine by good road infrastructure.
~ 5M tonnes Low Grade Stockpile and Tailings containing
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Able to share management costs.
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Strong potential for economic deposit.
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Government support.
Tungsten, Molybdenum and Bismuth (recent work done by
University of QLD highlights potential).
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What We Care About
Responsible and Sustainable Critical Mineral Production
Act Safe. Feel
Safe.
Embrace
Difference
Tread Lightly
Dig Deep
Buddy Up
Lead with
Integrity
Act safe at
work. Care and
respect each
other. Feel safe
to be yourself.
Diversity of
thinking, skills
and
background
creates value
and drives
innovation.
Embed
resource
efficiency to
minimise
environmental
footprint &
deliver positive
societal impact.
Go one better.
Strive to
continuously
learn and
improve.
Challenge the
status quo.
Collaboration is
key to realising
shared value.
Have courage
to do the right
thing. Be
accountable.
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REUSE
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Strategic Partners
Endorsement Through Funding & Grants
Strong Support for Critical Minerals Projects in Australia
Department of Resources
Department of State
Development and
Infrastructure
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Site Contact:
Investor Relations:
Kevin MacNeill
Chief Executive Officer
T: +61 438 542 260
E: kmacneill@eqresources.com.au
Peter Taylor
NWR Communications
T: +61 412 036 231
E: peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
Registered Office:
Mt Carbine Office:
Level 4, 100 Albert Road
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Australia
E: info@eqresources.com.au
6888 Mulligan Highway,
Mt Carbine Qld 4871
PO Box 1496, Mareeba Qld 4880
www.eqresources.com.au
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