EQR Reduces Spanish Debt and Refinances Remaining EURO15M
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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
24 February 2026
EQR REDUCES SPANISH DEBT AND REFINANCES REMAINING €15M
EQ Resources Limited is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- EQR has completed transaction documents for a three-year €15 million prepayment
facility repayable via set-off against monthly concentrate deliveries of WO3.
- In conjunction, EQR has entered a five-year index priced marketing and distribution
agreement for 3,500 tonnes of WO3 with an estimated value of A$678 million.
- Proceeds will be used to refinance €15 million of outstanding debt facilities due and
payable by wholly owned subsidiary, Saloro S.L.U.
- The remaining €5.0 m of outstanding debt facilities due and payable was repaid from
cash generated by Saloro S.L.U in the quarter ending 31 December 2025.
EQ Resources Limited (EQR or the Company) is pleased to announce it has completed its
transactions documents with Traxys Europe S.A. (Traxys) for a three-year €15 million prepayment
facility (Financing Facility).
In conjunction with the Financing Facility, EQR has entered into a five-year commercial agreement
with Traxys whereby 3,500 tonnes of WO3 produced from its Barruecopardo Mine in Spain will be
sold to Traxys at the prevailing spot price of delivery (Commercial Agreement).
The value of this Commercial Agreement is approximately A$678 million, based on current spot
prices referencing the industry standard Fastmarket Tungsten APT 88.5% WO3 CIF Rotterdam low
price.
The proceeds from the Financing Agreement will be used to refinance €15 million of the existing debt
facilities owed by EQR’ 100% owned subsidiary Salaro S.L.U. Cash generated from the
Barruecopardo Mine in the quarter ending 31 December 2025 was used to pay out the remaining €5
million of debt facilities owed by Saloro S.L.U.
Managing Director Craig Bradshaw said, “It is good to finally get this piece of work closed, enabling
our debt profile to be matched with our production profile over a reasonable term and cost. I’d like to
thank our team at EQ Resources for the hard work they have put in to get this done. I would also like
to thank the team at Traxys for their support in enabling this deal to happen. We look forward to
having Traxys as a business partner while we strengthen EQR’s mining platform to ensure we are a
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reliable long term supplier of Tungsten for our customers who are in desperate need of our material
given the global geopolitical challenges.”
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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Key Terms – Financing Facility
Prepayee Saloro S.L.U, a wholly owned subsidiary of EQ Resources Limited
Guarantor EQ Resources Limited
Amount €15 million
Term 36 months from closing date
Interest 1 month EUR EURIBOR plus 5.5%
Grace Period No principal repayments shall be due during the first six months of closing date.
Repayment
Mechanism
Deductions will be made upon delivery of the first container of product every
calendar month with no penalty for early repayment.
Covenants Customary positive and negative covenants and undertakings for a financing
facility of this nature
Security Interest • Security Interests over Saloro production assets.
• Negative pledge over portion of production.
• Estate mortgage over Saloro real property.
• Share pledge of holding company European Tungsten Pty Ltd.
• First demand guarantee from the Guarantor.
Use of Proceeds Refinancing of €15 million held by Saloro S.L.U
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