EQR Appoints Craig Bradshaw as Managing Director
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18 September 2025
EQR APPOINTS CRAIG BRADSHAW AS MANAGING DIRECTOR
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of tungsten
industry veteran Mr Craig Bradshaw as Managing Director (“MD”) commencing 1 October 2025.
On 1 April 2025, the Company announced that Mr Oliver Kleinhempel would perform the role as Executive
Chairman until a new CEO/MD was appointed. The Company is very pleased that Mr Bradshaw has agreed
to lead the Company through the next phase of growth and development.
Mr Bradshaw is familiar to many of our investors having joined the Board of EQ Resources on 1 May 2025
as a Non-Executive Director. He is an experienced global tungsten industry executive and was a former
CEO of Masan High-Tech Materials, the operator of the Nui Phao Tungsten Mine, and Processing Complex
in Vietnam and Managing Director of H.C. Starck Tungsten Powders GmbH, a global producer of Tungsten
chemicals, powders, carbides, and specialty carbides with operations in Germany, China and Canada, prior
to its sale to Mitsubishi Materials Group in December 2024. Mr Bradshaw started his mining career with Mt
Isa Mines and held senior management roles with MMG Limited (Sepon operations) and with Toll Holdings.
Mr Bradshaw holds a Business Degree and is a qualified CPA as well as a member of the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and AusIMM.
Commenting on the appointment, Executive Chairman Mr Oliver Kleinhempel said: “I am very pleased that
Craig has agreed to take on the Managing Director role having initially joined us as a Non-Executive
Director. EQ Resources is now the largest independent producer of tungsten concentrate outside China,
and our future development is core to meeting global demand for secure supply of this critical and strategic
mineral. Craig’s passion for operational excellence and strategic thinking will bring benefit to the entire
leadership team and will assist in ensuring we are well placed to capitalise on market opportunities as they
present over the next few years.”
Mr Bradshaw said: “I appreciate the confidence the board and major shareholders have shown in providing
me the opportunity to take on the Managing Director role with EQ Resources. The company revisited
operational strategies across its production sites over the past twelve months and has no doubt had its
challenges. Whilst some challenges remain ahead of us, the foundation has been set for EQ Resources to
become a very successful and globally significant tungsten mining company and emerge as the leading
supplier of this critical and strategic mineral of global significance. I look forward to working with the
management team, shareholders, and stakeholders to deliver on this potential.”
Remuneration arrangements for Mr Bradshaw are contained schedule 1.
Released on authority of the Board by:
Further Enquiries:
Oliver Kleinhempel
Executive Chairman
Peter Taylor
Investor Relations
0412 036 231
peter@nwrcommunications.com.au
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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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.
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Schedule 1 – Key Employment Agreement Terms
Name
Mr Craig Bradshaw
Position
Managing Director
Commencement Date
1 October 2025
Term
Indefinite, unit terminated by either party in accordance with the
employment agreement.
Fixed Remuneration
$400,000 per annum plus Superannuation of $30,000 per annum.
At risk remuneration – Long
Term Incentive
Subject to all necessary approvals including shareholder approval at
the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), an issue of 5 million
options, exercisable at $0.05 per options, and expiring 3 years from
the date of shareholder approval (if received).
The Managing Director may be allocated further long-term incentives
under EQR’s Employee Incentive Plan, at the Board’s discretion and
subject to all necessary approvals including shareholder approval.
Termination and Notice
Period
Employment may be terminated by Managing Director or EQR
providing 3 months written notice. EQR can discharge the notice
obligation by payment in lieu.
No notice (and no payment in lieu) in the case of serious misconduct
or breach.
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