Government Grant for Ore Sorter Trials at Wolfram Camp
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
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15 October 2024
QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT AND EQR INVEST IN ORE SORTING TRIALS
AT WOLFRAM CAMP MINE
EQ Resources Ltd is a global tungsten producer with mining activities in Australia and Spain.
Highlights:
A$250,000 awarded through Queensland's METS Collaborative Project Fund to support advanced
XRT ore sorting trials at Wolfram Camp.
Collaborative Project involving EQR as consortium lead, with project partners Tomra Sorting Pty
Ltd and The University of Queensland (Sustainable Minerals Institute).
Potential for Restart: Advanced sorting technology aims to overcome previous inefficiencies and
support the redevelopment of the Wolfram Camp mine.
Supports Queensland’s Critical Minerals Strategy: Wolfram Camp’s redevelopment aligns with
EQR's growth strategy and the Queensland Government's Critical Minerals Strategy and
Resources Industry Development Plan.
Initial Funding for Wolfram Camp Redevelopment
EQ Resources Limited (“EQR” or “the Company”), is pleased to announce it has secured A$250,000 in funding
through the Queensland Government’s Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) Collaborative
Project Fund. This funding will initiate advanced XRT ore sorting trials aimed at assessing the viability of
redeveloping the historic Wolfram Camp tungsten mine.
The funding agreement is through the State of Queensland (acting through the Department of State
Development and Infrastructure). The Queensland Government's Critical Minerals Strategy and the
Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan recognises the importance of re-commercialising former
mines to drive economic growth and support a sustainable future. EQR is proud to contribute to this vision and
the development of the critical minerals sector in Queensland.
EQ Resources’ CEO, Kevin MacNeill, commented:
“This funding is key to advancing our strategy at
Wolfram Camp, as part of our Queensland Tungsten
Cluster, enabling us to deploy cutting-edge
technologies and expertise to unlock the site's
potential. By leveraging advanced ore sorting and
geometallurgical techniques, we’re breathing new
life into this historic asset while supporting
Queensland’s critical minerals strategy. As with Mt
Carbine, we’re committed to fostering local
prosperity through modern, responsible exploration,
driving sustainable growth, and strengthening the
global critical minerals supply chain.”
Fig. 1 - Wolfram Camp as part of regional tungsten cluster
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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Project Partners and Collaborative Efforts
The advanced XRT ore sorting trial will be a collaborative effort involving EQR as the consortium lead, Tomra
Sorting Pty Ltd (Tomra), and The University of Queensland, Sustainable Minerals Institute (UQ).
Tomra will provide its state-of-the-art industrial XRT (X-ray Transmission) sorters and support for the
optimisation of sorting technologies. Tomra has a proven track record, having collaborated with EQR
on previous projects at both Mt Carbine and Barruecopardo in Spain. Tomra’s pilot facility in Sydney
will be used for preliminary testing, and onsite trials will ensure the XRT sorters perform optimally on
the Wolfram Camp materials.
UQ, through its Sustainable Minerals Institute (SMI), will lead geometallurgical characterisation of the
stockpiles, focusing on tungsten and molybdenum deposits. UQ’s advanced mineralogical and
geochemical analysis will provide critical insights into the material properties and sorter performance.
UQ’s geoscientific expertise will be instrumental in developing workflows for ore sampling and ensuring
the effectiveness of the sorting technology.
Unlocking the Mining Potential of Wolfram Camp
On 18 June 2024, EQR secured an Exploration Permit-Minerals (EPM) for the historic Wolfram Camp mine,
marking a key step in its growth strategy. The 477km² RA442 license allows for resource exploration activities
in Wolfram Camp mine and Bamford Hill exploration target areas, located within the Herberton Tin-Tungsten
field. As part of this strategic move, leveraging its success from Mt Carbine to expand its resource portfolio,
EQR is committed to driving regional
economic
growth,
promoting
environmental
stewardship,
and
creating jobs.
Located only 100 kilometres southwest
of EQR’s operating Mt Carbine
Tungsten mine, Wolfram Camp
represents a unique opportunity to
revitalise a historic mining region and
form part of a potential Tungsten
Cluster EQR has been advocating with
the Government. EQR aims to unlock
this potential through comprehensive
regional review and exploration
programs, including new mapping, soil
and geophysical surveys, high
resolution magnetic imaging and drill
testing over 10,000 meters in the next
three years.
Fig. 2 - Wolfram Camp EPM 28898
showing 5 Major Targets
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Released on the authority of the Board by:
Kevin MacNeill
Chief Executive Officer
Further Enquiries:
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.
About the Project Partners
Tomra Sorting Pty Ltd: A global leader in sorting solutions, specialising in XRT technology for mineral extraction, with a
long-standing partnership with EQR. https://www.tomra.com/en/mining
The University of Queensland SMI: A world-leading research institute focused on sustainable mining and mineral
processing, contributing advanced geometallurgical analysis and pilot plant capabilities to the project.
https://smi.uq.edu.au/
Competent Person’s Statements
EQ Resources’ exploration and resource work is being managed by Mr. Tony Bainbridge, AusIMM. Mr. Bainbridge is
engaged as a contractor by the Company and is not "independent" within the meaning of the Australasian Code for
Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (the JORC Code). Mr. Bainbridge has sufficient
experience which is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity which
he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in JORC Code 2012. The technical information contained
in this announcement relating exploration results are based on, and fairly represents, information compiled by Mr.
Bainbridge.
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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