Mt Carbine & Saloro Operations Hit New Production Records
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25 June 2024
MT CARBINE AND SALORO OPERATIONS HIT NEW PRODUCTION RECORDS
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
Highlights:
Mt Carbine Operations hit a new production record of 70.4* tonnes of 50% WO3 concentrate in
a 7 day production period, with a daily record of 13.6* tonnes of 50% WO3 concentrate in a 24h
period.
16% improvement of Mt Carbine weekly production record realized on the basis of higher grade
ore delivered from the Andy White Open Pit and respective upgrade to XRT Sorter #2 yielding in
higher throughput.
Saloro Operations also recorded a weekly production record of ~50 tonnes of 50% WO3equivalent concentrate in a 7 days period beginning of June.
June quarter saw significant upgrades to the Saloro Operations which resulted in both higher
recovery and final concentrate production – processing plant debottlenecking program (incl.
various equipment rebuilds) scheduled to be finalized by the end of September quarter.
*Wet tonnes as weighed on scales at the gravity processing plant as each bag is produced.
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that both its tungsten operations, at
Mt Carbine and Barruecopardo, have seen weekly production records throughout the month of June. The Mt
Carbine Operations hit a new production record of 70.4 tonnes of 50% WO3 concentrate in a 7 day production
period, with a daily record of 13.6 tonnes of 50% WO3 concentrate in a 24h period.
The 16% improvement compared to previous weekly production record at Mt Carbine came on the basis of
higher grade ore delivered from the Andy White Open Pit and the respective upgrade to XRT Sorter #2 yielding
in higher throughput. In April, the Company announced that it will upgrade its XRT Sorters and equip them
with the new generation ejection system offered by TOMRA (see ASX announcement ‘Mt Carbine hits
Quarterly Production Record, with XRT Sorter Expansion well underway’ dated 11 April 2024). Commissioning
of the new ejection system at XRT Sorter #2 was completed mid of June, which provided the operations with
an uptick of 25% in sorter concentrate produced. XRT Sorter #3 will be upgraded in the coming quarter.
EQR’s Saloro Operations also achieved a weekly production record of ~50 tonnes of 50% WO3-equivalent
concentrate in a 7 day period beginning of June. During the June quarter, significant upgrades to the Saloro
Operations were implemented, which resulted in both higher recovery and final concentrate production.
The Saloro processing plant debottlenecking program (incl. various equipment rebuilds) is scheduled to be
completed by the end of the September quarter. Plant improvements implemented so far covered the crushing
and screening circuit, modification of jig ragging, spiral circuit optimization and a rearrangement of the shaking
table circuit to capture a higher proportion of fine scheelite (WO3 containing tungsten mineral) previously lost
in the tailings stream.
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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EQR’s Chief Executive Officer, Kevin MacNeill, commented: "I am very pleased with the progress seen at both
operations specifically throughout June. Mt Carbine faced a major rebuild of our main screen, which allowed
us to implement the previously announced upgrade of one of our XRT sorters. Technology is evolving quickly
and given our good relationship with TOMRA and considering that we just commissioned the new generation
sorters at Saloro, we could finish the upgrade in less than a week.”
“Our team at Saloro also made significant progress and so far delivered the improvement program on time and
with the expected results. We have seen a strong start into June with a weekly production record. Increasing
production comes at a time of increasing prices, with a 10% price increase throughout the June quarter so far”,
Kevin MacNeill further said.
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.
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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