EQR Successfully Undertakes $34 Million Equity Raising
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REGISTERED OFFICE: Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
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
5 December 2025
EQR SUCCESSFULLY UNDERTAKES $34 MILLION EQUITY RAISING
EQ Resources Limited is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- EQR has received firm commitments to raise $34 million (before costs) via a share
placement with an issue price of $0.05 (5 cents) per share (Placement).
- In addition, funds managed by Oaktree (Oaktree) have agreed to convert the
remaining A$7.25m of its pre-royalty loan to EQR equity at the same issue price of
$0.05 per share.
- Proceeds from the Placement will be used to support the advancement of the Mt
Carbine mine to the high-grade Iolanthe Vein in Q1 2026, reducing debt, finalising
outstanding trade payables and bolstering general working capital.
EQ Resources Limited (EQR or the Company) is pleased to announce it has received firm
commitments for $34 million of new equity via the placement of 680 million new fully paid ordinary
shares (New Shares). With production ramping up at both of EQR’s tungsten mining operations and
very strong tungsten market conditions, the Placement was strongly supported by a broad range of
existing and new domestic and international institutional and sophisticated investors.
In addition, and subject to shareholder approval, Oaktree have agreed to convert the remaining
A$7.25 million balance of its pre-royalty loan to 145 million new fully paid ordinary shares in EQR
(Additional Shares). As announced on 15 August 2025, EQR executed an agreement with Oaktree
for a 2.5% NSR royalty on the Saloro operation, the grant of the royalty being subject to conditions
(i.e. shareholder approval). Oaktree advanced US$7.5 million as a pre-royalty loan, with it being
reduced by A$4.25 million in September 2025.1
The remaining balance of ~A$7.25 million will
(subject to shareholder approval) be converted to equity. The agreement to grant a royalty over
Saloro will be subsequently terminated.
EQR Managing Director Craig Bradshaw, commented: “We appreciate the strong support from new
and existing shareholders which enables us to strengthen the balance sheet through debt reduction
and enhance our working capital position. Operationally we remain focused at the Mt Carbine
operation on driving material movements to access the higher-grade Iolanthe Vein package in Q1
2026 with record drilling and blasting volumes achieved in November. Combined with record
1
The pre-royalty loan was reduced by an A$4.25 million in conjunction with the A$22.5 million capital raise undertaken in
September 2025.
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production in October 2025 at our Barruecopardo’ Mine, we are well positioned to maximise the
incredibly strong tungsten market conditions. Having strengthened the business through the capital
raise we look forward to delivering on the potential inherent in our Tungsten assets having laid the
foundation in 2025 for a strong business performance in 2026.”
The Placement was conducted by Euroz Hartleys Limited and Canaccord Genuity (Australia) Limited
(Joint Lead Managers).
Details of the Placement
The Company will issue 680 million New Shares at an issue price of $0.05 (5.0 cents) per share
under the Placement to raise gross proceeds of $34 million (before costs). The issue price of A$0.05
represents a 7.4% discount to the 15-day VWAP of A$0.054. Allocations were determined by the
Joint Lead Managers and the Company, with a focus on existing institutions and high-quality new
investors.
The New Shares under the Placement are to be issued within the remaining capacity under listing
rules 7.1 and 7.1A. A total of 680 million New Shares will be issued utilising EQR’s current placement
capacity with the New Shares expected to be issued on Friday 12 December 2025.
To ensure parity with other investors and alignment of interests, certain Directors and management
have committed to subscribe for approximately A$0.5 million of New Shares at the Placement price,
subject to shareholder approval.
Use of Proceeds
Proceeds from the Placement will be used for the:
Repayment of outstanding trade payables (A$7.0 million);
Repayment of convertible notes (A$4.2 million);
Partial repayment (€3.5 million) of the current €20 million Spanish loan facility;
Advancement of Mt Carbine operation to access high grade Iolanthe Vein in Q1, 2026; and
General working capital and costs of the Offer.
Indicative Timetable
Trading halt lifted and shares recommence trading on ASX Friday, 5 December 2025
Settlement of New Shares Thursday, 11 December 2025
Allotment and normal trading of New Shares Friday, 12 December 2025
The timetable is indicative only and remains subject to change at the Company’s discretion, subject
to compliance with applicable laws and the ASX Listing Rules.
A general meeting of shareholders to approve the issue of Additional Shares and shares to Directors
is expected to be held late January/early February 2026.
All shares issued under the Placement will rank equally with existing ordinary shares from their date
of issue. The Appendix 3B’s for the proposed issue of securities under the Placement will follow this
announcement.
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The Company will pay the Joint Lead Managers a 2% management fee on gross funds raised from
the placement and 4% distribution fee on gross funds raised less chairman’s list investors. Fees
payable to the Joint Lead Managers are to be paid in cash and will be shared on a 50/50 basis. It
should be noted that the Joint Lead Managers will not receive any fees on the exchange of debt to
equity for Oaktree.
Released on authority of the Board by: Further Enquiries:
Craig Bradshaw Peter Taylor
Managing Director Investor Relations
0412 036 231
peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
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.
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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