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WRITTEN BY Maddison Elliott

EQ Resources’ Barruecopardo back in operation

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has recommenced operations in the southern pit of the Barruecopardo Tungsten Mine in Spain.

This follows the company dewatering 1.9m of water following a once in 50 years rain event in Q3 FY2026.

Since being dewatered, the southern pit now provides EQ Resources with access to 1.2 million tonnes of ore at 0.186% grade.

The first blast was completed on 8 July 2026 with first ore being delivered for processing on 10 July 2026.

EQ Resources is a global tungsten mining company focused on its assets in Australia and Spain.

Write to Maddison Elliott at Mining.com.au

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Maddison holds a Bachelor of Communication and Journalism, a Bachelor of Business, and a Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing. She enjoys transforming complex information into clear, engaging stories that inform, educate, and connect with readers. Outside of the newsroom, Maddison spends her time reading, exploring new places, catching a game, or spending time with friends and family.

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