Announcement PDF resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow Company Announcements Office ASX Compliance Pty Limited 20 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW 2000 8th November 2023 SECTION 708A CLEANSING NOTICE AND APPENDIX 3G This notice is given by EQ Resources Limited (EQR or the Company) under section 708A(12C)(e) of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Corporations Act) as amended by ASIC Corporations (Sale Offers: Securities Issued on Conversion of Convertible Notes) Instrument 2016/82. The Company hereby confirms that: (a) the convertible notes described below will be issued without disclosure to an investor under Part 6D.2 of the Corporations Act; and (b) this Cleansing Notice has been given in accordance with section 708A(12C)(e) of the Corporations Act. The issue of this Cleansing Notice enables the fully paid ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (Shares) issued on the conversion of the convertible notes issued by the Company on the terms described below (Convertible Notes), to be on-sold to retail investors without further disclosure. The Cleansing Notice is important and should be read in its entirety 1. BACKGROUND 1.1 Convertible Note Term Sheet As announced on 6th November 2023, the Company secured commitments to raise an aggregate of $750,000 in funding from a professional and sophisticated investor (Subscriber), with the Subscriber entering into a convertible note terms sheet on or around 27 October 2023 (Terms Sheet or Terms Sheets). The material terms of the Convertible Notes are as follows: (a) Face Value: Each Convertible Note will have a face value of $1.00. (b) Interest: 9% per annum, calculated monthly and payable annually in arrears/accruing daily from the date of execution of the respective Terms Sheet (Subscription Date) and computed on a daily basis on a year of 365 days. 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 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow (c) Conversion Price: Each Convertible Note will be convertible into Shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.10 per Share (the Conversion Price). (d) Redemption: (i) The Company will be required to redeem the Convertible Notes for their Face Value (plus any unpaid interest) on the Repayment Date unless the Convertible Notes are redeemed or converted into Shares prior to the Repayment Date. (ii) The Company will also be required to redeem the Convertible Notes for their Face Value (plus any unpaid interest) within 10 business days of a demand by a Subscriber on the occurrence of an Event of Default which has not been remedied within the prescribed time. A summary of the terms and conditions of the Convertible Notes and the Terms Sheet are further set out in section 4 of this Cleansing Notice. For further information in relation to the Terms Sheet, please refer to the Company’s announcement dated 6th November 2023. 2. CONTENTS OF THIS CLEANSING NOTICE This Cleansing Notice sets out the following: (a) (b) in relation to the Convertible Notes: (i) the effect of the issue on the Company; (ii) a summary of the rights and liabilities attaching to the Convertible Notes; and (iii) a summary of the rights and liabilities attaching to the Shares that will be issued on the conversion of the Convertible Notes; and any information that: (i) has been excluded from continuous disclosure notices in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules; and (ii) is information that investors and their professional advisors would reasonably require for the purpose of making an informed assessment of: (iii) (A) the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and prospects of the Company; and (B) the rights and liabilities attaching to the Shares; and other information relating to the Company’s status as a disclosing entity. 3. THE EFFECT OF THE ISSUE ON THE COMPANY 3.1 Effect of the issue on the Company The principal effect of the issue of the Convertible Notes on the Company will be: (a) increase the Company’s cash reserves by up to $750,000 (before costs associated with the Convertible Notes); (b) the satisfaction of the Company’s obligations under the Convertible Notes; Page 2 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow (c) an increase the number of unquoted convertible notes on issue from nil to 750,000; (d) the Company having a liability for the aggregate amount of the Face Value of the Convertible Notes issued under the Terms Sheet (being $750,000); and (e) if the Convertible Notes are converted at the lowest possible Conversion Price (being $0.10), a maximum increase in the number of Shares on issue from 1,569,806,073 to 1,577,306,073. 3.2 Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Financial Position taking into Account the Issue of the Convertible Notes (a) Set out in Annexure A is a pro forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position for the Company and its controlled entities (“consolidated entity”) based on the reviewed financial statements of the consolidated entity as at 30 June 2023 adjusted to reflect the proposed Convertible Notes issue and has been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies normally adopted by the Company. (b) The pro forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position shows the effect of the issue of the Convertible Notes as if they had been issued on 30 June 2023. (c) The pro forma financial information is presented in an abbreviated form in so far as it does not include all of the disclosures required by Australian Accounting Standards applicable to annual financial statements. The pro forma financial information is not audited. The classification of the allocations between debt and equity for the Convertible Notes may change in the future. (d) The pro-forma financial information has been prepared to provide investors with information on the assets and liabilities of the Company and pro-forma assets and liabilities on the basis that the issue of the Convertible Notes were issued on 30 June 2023. The Company advises that the pro-forma financial information does not show the current financial position of the Company as at the date of this notice, and that the information is provided for illustrative purposes only. 3.3 POTENTIAL EFFECT ON CAPITAL STRUCTURE (a) As at the date of this Cleansing Notice, the total number of issued Shares is 1,569,806,073; (b) The capital structure of the Company will be affected by conversion of Convertible Notes by the Subscriber which will result in additional Shares being issued. (c) Subject to limits on the conversion under the Terms Sheet, the Convertible Notes can be at any time after the date of the Terms Sheet and prior to the Repayment Date, at the election of the Subscriber by written notice to the Company (Conversion Notice), the Convertible Notes may be converted in whole or in part into Shares at the Conversion Price (the Conversion Shares). (d) The effect on the issued share capital of the Company upon the issue and conversion of the Convertible Notes. Shares Number Shares issued on the date of this Cleansing Notice 1,569,806,073 Shares issued upon conversion of the Convertible Notes1 7,500,000 Total Shares on issue following conversion of all Convertible Notes 1,577,306,073 Page 3 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow NOTE: 1. This assumes that the Convertible Notes are converted at the lowest possible Conversion Price (being $0.065). Convertible Notes Number Convertible Notes on issue at the date of this Cleansing Notice 0 Convertible Notes to be issued under the Terms Sheet 750,000 Total Convertible Notes on issue following issue of the Convertible Notes under the Terms Sheet 750,000 Other securities on issue: The Company currently has 113,401,674 options on issue. There will be no resulting change to the number of options on issue upon the issue and conversion of the Convertible Notes. 4. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES ATTACHING TO THE CONVERTIBLE NOTES TO BE ISSUED UNDER THE CONVERTIBLE SECURITIES AGREEMENT The following is a broad summary of the terms and conditions of the Terms Sheet and the rights, privileges and restrictions attaching to the Convertible Notes. These summaries are not exhaustive and does not constitute a definitive statement of the rights and liabilities of the Subscriber. Terms Conditions of the Convertible Notes Terms Sheet 1. Face Value The total aggregate face value of the Convertible Notes is $750,000 (with a face value of $1.00 per Convertible Note) 2. Term (Repayment Date) The Convertible Notes will be issued on the Subscription Date and shall be converted or otherwise redeemed within 24 months of issue (Repayment Date). 3. Security Convertible Notes are unsecured. 4. Events of Defaults It is an event of default, whether or not it is within the control of the Company, where: 1. Failure to pay: the Company fails to pay or repay any amount due by it under this Terms Sheet; 2. Non-remediable failure: the Company fails to perform or observe any material undertaking, obligation or agreement expressed in this Terms Sheet and the Company does not remedy such failure within 14 days, or a longer period determined by the Subscriber, after receipt by the Company of a notice from the Subscriber specifying the failure; 3. Receiver: a receiver, manager, official manager, trustee, administrator or similar official is appointed, or steps taken for Page 4 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow such appointment, over any of the assets or undertaking of the Company; 4. Insolvency: the Company is or becomes unable to pay its debts when they are due or is or becomes unable to pay its debts within the meaning of the Corporations Act or is presumed to be insolvent under the Corporations Act; 5. Administrator: an administrator is appointed or a resolution is passed or any steps are taken to appoint, or to pass a resolution to appoint, an administrator to the Company; 6. Winding up: an application or order is made for the winding-up or dissolution of the Company, which application is not dismissed or withdrawn within 21 days or a resolution is passed or any steps are taken to pass a resolution for the winding-up or dissolution of the Company otherwise than for the purpose of an amalgamation or reconstruction; and 7. Suspends payment: the Company suspends payment of its debts generally, (together, Events of Default) The rights, privileges and restrictions attaching to the Convertible Notes 1. Face Value $1.00 per Convertible Note 2. Redemption (a) The Company will be required to redeem the Convertible Notes for their Face Value (plus any unpaid interest) on the Repayment Date unless the Convertible Notes are redeemed or converted into Shares prior to the Repayment Date. (b) The Company will also be required to redeem the Convertible Notes for their Face Value (plus any unpaid interest) within 10 business days of a demand by a Subscriber on the occurrence of an Event of Default which has not been remedied within the prescribed time. 3. Conversion Price Each Convertible Note will be convertible into Shares at a fixed conversion price of $0.10 per Share (the Conversion Price). 4. Conversion (a) (b) (c) (d) At any time after the date of the Term Sheet and prior to the Repayment date, at the election of the Subscriber by written notice to the Company (Conversion Notice), the Convertible Notes may be converted in whole or in part into Shares at the Conversion Price (the Conversion Shares). Once a Conversion Notice has been issued, it cannot be withdrawn. The Company must, as soon as is reasonably practicable: (i) issue that number of Shares equal to the number of Convertible Notes noted in the Conversion Notice divided by the Conversion Price; (ii) apply for quotation on ASX of all Shares issued (if it is admitted to the official list of the ASX at that time); and (iii) procure that a holding statement for the securities issued is sent to the Subscriber. Fractional entitlements to Shares will be rounded up to the nearest whole number. Page 5 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow (e) 5. Conversion Notice If the Subscriber wishes to convert all or part of the Convertible Notes into Shares, the Subscriber must deliver to the Company a duly completed and executed conversion notice and the Convertible Note’s note certificate, or such other evidence of title as to ownership of the Convertible Notes as is acceptable to the Company 6. Interest Rate From the Subscription Date until the Convertible Notes are either redeemed or converted into Shares at a rate of 9% per annum, calculated monthly and payable annually in arrears/accruing daily from the Subscription Date and computed on a daily basis on a year of 365 days. 5. Interest Payments Interest is repayable: (a) in cash, in the event that the Convertible Notes have not been converted into Shares; or (b) in Shares, in the event that the Convertible Notes have been converted into Shares, calculated at a price of $0.10 per Share. 6. Conversion to satisfy Convertible Notes (a) (b) 7. 5. The Subscriber is prohibited from being issued Shares on conversion of the Convertible Notes or in lieu of accrued interest with the effect that the Subscriber (together with its associates) would hold a relevant interest exceeding 19.99% or more in the issued share capital of the Company, unless the issue of Shares to the Subscriber satisfies any of the exemptions in Section 611 of the Corporations Act. Voting rights and Participation Rights The issue of Conversion Shares by the Company on conversion of the Convertible Notes under this Terms Sheet will be deemed to have satisfied the Company's obligations to the Subscriber in respect of the Principal Amount on the Convertible Notes. Upon the Convertible Notes being either redeemed by the Company or converted into Shares, all the Company’s obligations under this Terms Sheet will come to an end other than in respect of any accrued but unpaid interest outstanding at the time of conversion or redemption (as applicable). (a) The Subscriber will be able to attend general meetings of the Company but is not entitled to vote prior to conversion of the Convertible Notes into Shares. (b) Before conversion, the Subscriber is not entitled to participate in rights issues, returns of capital, bonus issues or capital reconstructions of the Company. RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES ATTACHING TO SHARES ISSUED ON CONVERSION OF THE CONVERTIBLE NOTES The Shares issued to the Subscriber on the conversion of the Convertible Notes under the Terms Sheet will rank equally in all respects with all of the Company’s existing Shares. The rights attaching to the Shares, including new Shares to be issued to the Subscriber on the conversion of the Convertible Notes, are set out in the Company’s constitution, and, in certain circumstances, regulated by the Corporations Act, the ASX Listing Rules and the general law. The Company intends to apply to ASX for quotation of the Shares issued on conversion of any Convertible Notes. Full details of the rights and liabilities attaching to Shares are set out in the Company’s constitution, a copy of which can be inspected free of charge, at the Company’s registered office during normal business hours. Page 6 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow The following is a broad summary of the rights, privileges and restrictions attaching to all Shares. This summary is not exhaustive and does not constitute a definitive statement of the rights and liabilities of Shareholders. (A) GENERAL MEETINGS Shareholders are entitled to be present in person, or by proxy, attorney or representative to attend and vote at general meetings of the Company. Shareholders may requisition meetings in accordance with section 249D of the Corporations Act and the Company’s constitution. (B) VOTING RIGHTS Subject to any rights or restrictions for the time being attached to any class or classes of Shares, at general meetings of Shareholders or classes of Shareholders: (C) (i) each Shareholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy, attorney or representative; (ii) on a show of hands, every person present who is a Shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of a Shareholder has one vote; and (iii) on a poll, every person present who is a Shareholder or a proxy, attorney or representative of a Shareholder shall, in respect of each fully paid Share held by him, or in respect of which he is appointed a proxy, attorney or representative, have one vote for the Share, but in respect of partly paid Shares shall have such number of votes as bears the same proportion to the total of such Shares registered in the Shareholder’s name as the amount paid (not credited) bears to the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited). DIVIDEND RIGHTS Subject to the rights of any preference Shareholders and to the rights of the holders of any Shares created or raised under any special arrangement as to dividend, the Directors may from time to time declare a dividend to be paid to the Shareholders entitled to the dividend which shall be payable on all Shares according to the proportion that the amount paid (not credited) is of the total amounts paid and payable (excluding amounts credited) in respect of such Shares. The Directors may from time to time pay to the Shareholders any interim dividends as they may determine. No dividend shall carry interest as against the Company. The Directors may set aside out of the profits of the Company any amounts that they may determine as reserves, to be applied at the discretion of the Directors, for any purpose for which the profits of the Company may be properly applied. (D) WINDING-UP If the Company is wound up, the liquidator may, with the authority of a special resolution of the Company, divide among the Shareholders in kind the whole or any part of the property of the Company, and may for that purpose set such value as he considers fair upon any property to be so divided, and may determine how the division is to be carried out as between the Shareholders or different classes of Shareholders. The liquidator may, with the authority of a special resolution of the Company, vest the whole or any part of any such property in trustees upon such trusts for the benefit of the contributories as the liquidator thinks fit, but so that no Shareholder is compelled to accept any Shares or other securities in respect of which there is any liability. Page 7 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow (E) SHAREHOLDER LIABILITY As the Shares to be issued on the conversion of the Convertible Notes will be fully paid shares, they will not be subject to any calls for money by the Directors and will therefore not become liable for forfeiture. (F) TRANSFER OF SHARES Generally, Shares are freely transferable, subject to formal requirements, the registration of the transfer not resulting in a contravention of or failure to observe the provisions of a law of Australia and the transfer not being in breach of the Corporations Act or the ASX Listing Rules. (G) FUTURE INCREASE IN CAPITAL The allotment and issue of any new Shares is under the control of the Directors. Subject to restrictions on the issue or grant of securities contained in the ASX Listing Rules, the Company’s constitution and the Corporations Act (and without affecting any special right previously conferred on the holder of an existing share or class of shares), the Directors may issue securities as they shall, in their absolute discretion, determine. (H) VARIATION OF RIGHTS Pursuant to section 246B of the Corporations Act, the Company may, with the sanction of a special resolution passed at a meeting of Shareholders vary or abrogate the rights attaching to Shares. If at any time the share capital is divided into different classes of Shares, the rights attached to any class (unless otherwise provided by the terms of issue of the shares of that class), whether or not the Company is being wound up, may be varied or abrogated with the consent in writing of the holders of three-quarters of the issued shares of that class, or if authorised by a special resolution passed at a separate meeting of the holders of the shares of that class. (I) ALTERATION OF CONSTITUTION In accordance with the Corporations Act, the Company’s constitution can only be amended by a special resolution passed by at least three quarters of Shareholders present and voting at the general meeting. In addition, at least 28 days written notice specifying the intention to propose the resolution as a special resolution must be given. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS The Company is a “disclosing entity” under the Corporations Act and, as such, is subject to regular reporting and disclosure obligations under both the Corporations Act and the ASX Listing Rules. These obligations require the Company to notify ASX of information about specific events and matters as they arise. In particular, the Company is obliged to continuously disclose to the market immediately any information which a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or the value of the Shares. The Company is also required to prepare and lodge with ASIC yearly and half-yearly financial statements accompanied by a directors’ statement and report, and an audit report or review. Copies of documents lodged with ASIC in relation to the Company may be obtained from, or inspected at, an ASIC office. The Company will provide a copy of each of the following documents, free of charge, to any person on request: (a) the annual financial report most recently lodged by the Company with ASIC, being the financial Page 8 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow report of the Company for the year ended 30 June 2023; (b) any half-year financial report lodged by the Company with ASIC after the lodgement of the annual financial report referred to in paragraph (a) and before the lodgement of this Cleansing Notice with ASX; and (c) any continuous disclosure notices given by the Company to ASX after the lodgement of the annual financial report referred to in paragraph (a) and before the lodgement of this Cleansing Notice with ASX. A list of the continuous disclosure notices given by the Company to ASX after lodgement of the annual financial report referred to in paragraph (a) above and before the lodgement of this Cleansing Notice with ASX is set out in the table below. Date 7. Announcement 6/11/23 Proposed issue of securities - EQR 6/11/23 Completion of Saloro Acquisition Progressing 31/10/2023 Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report September 2023 31/10/2023 Notice of Annual General Meeting/Proxy Form 31/10/2023 IMARC 2023 Recommercialisation of Mt Carbine Mine 31/10/2023 IMARC 2023 Mining Spotlight Investor Presentation 18/10/2023 Proposed issue of securities - EQR 18/10/2023 Strategic Partner Cronimet Joins EQR Register 17/10/2023 Trading Halt 3/10/2023 Tungsten Output at Mt Carbine Increases 28/09/2023 Appendix 4G and 2023 Corporate Governance Statement INFORMATION EXCLUDED FROM CONTINUOUS DISCLOSURE NOTICES As at the date of this Cleansing Notice, the Company advises that it has fully complied with its disclosure obligations under the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act, and, in particular, there is no information which the Company has excluded from any of its continuous disclosure notices given in accordance with the ASX Listing Rules and the Corporations Act as at the date of this Cleansing Notice which it would be reasonable for investors and their professional advisors to require for the purpose of making an informed assessment of: (a) the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance, profits and losses and prospects of the Company; and (b) the rights and liabilities attaching to the Convertible Notes and the Shares. For more information, please contact the Company Secretary on (03) 9692 7222. Released on authority of the Board by: Further Enquiries: Kevin MacNeill Chief Executive Officer Peter Taylor Investor Relations Page 9 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow 0412 036 231 peter@nwrcommunications.com.au About the Company EQ Resources Limited is an ASX-listed company transforming its world-class tungsten assets at Mt Carbine in North Queensland; leveraging advanced technology, historical stockpiles and unexploited resource with the aim of being the preeminent tungsten producer in Australia. The Company also holds gold exploration licences in New South Wales. The Company aims to create shareholder value through the exploration and development of its current portfolio whilst continuing to evaluate corporate and exploration opportunities within the new economy and critical minerals sector. 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. Follow us: Page 10 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow Annexure A ProForma Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Audited 30/06/2023 Proforma Adjustments Issue of Convertible Notes Issue of Options Unaudited Costs of Issue $ Proforma 30/06/2023 $ Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents 5,335,596 Trade and other receivables 3,933,612 3,933,612 Prepayments 634,064 634,064 Inventory 877,740 877,740 Financial assets 815,649 815,649 Total current assets 11,596,661 750,000 750,000 (37,500) - (37,500) 6,048,096 12,309,161 Non-Current Assets Receivables 4,487,440 4,487,440 Plant and equipment 14,014,956 14,014,956 Inventory 8,213,656 8,213,656 Deferred exploration and evaluation 14,273,131 14,273,131 Financial assets 2,560,468 2,560,468 Total Non-Current Assets 43,549,651 - - - 43,549,651 Total Assets 55,146,312 750,000 - (37,500) 55,858,812 Current Liabilities Payables 11,309,854 11,309,854 Employee benefits 439,919 439,919 Lease liability 910,822 910,822 Convertible notes 3,494,215 3,494,215 Financial liabilities 1,369,196 1,369,196 Contract liability – sublease 1,768,851 1,768,851 Contract liability – offtake 4,901,961 4,901,961 Total Current Liabilities 24,194,818 - - - 24,194,818 Non-Current Liabilities Employee benefits Lease liability Convertible Note Payable 31,868 31,868 1,176,523 1,176,523 - 750,000 750,000 Financial liabilities 1,650,618 1,650,618 Financial liabilities 11,787,921 11,787,921 Total Non-Current Liabilities 14,646,930 750,000 - - 15,396,930 Total Liabilities 38,841,748 750,000 - - 39,591,748 Net Assets 16,304,564 - - (37,500) 16,267,064 Page 11 resourcing the new economy for a better tomorrow Equity Issued capital 27,222,060 27,222,060 Reserves 3,523,413 135,000 Accumulated profit / (loss) (14,440,909) (135,000) (37,500) (14,613,409) Total Equity 16,304,564 - (37,500) 16,267,064 - 3,658,413 Please refer to the notes below. The pro-forma consolidated Statement of Financial Position shown in the table above (“pro-forma”) has been prepared on the following basis: (a) The 30 June 2023 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, as included in the consolidated entity’s audited Financial Report for the full-year ended 30 June 2023, released to the market on 28 September 2023, has been used as a base position to illustrate the impact of the issue of the convertible notes. (b) The pro-forma is presented in an abbreviated form insofar as it does not include all of the disclosures required by Australian accounting standards. It has been prepared in accordance with the Company’s normal accounting policies. (c) The balances for Cash and cash equivalents, trade and trade receivables, and other assets and liabilities appearing in the pro-forma have not been adjusted for expenditure and other activities since 30 June 2023. (d) Any equity component(s) of the convertible notes are not considered material for the purposes of the proforma and have not been separately valued or identified in the pro-forma. Page 12