en.Wedoany.com Reported - EQ Resources Limited (ASX: EQR), an Australian Securities Exchange-listed company, announced on July 13, 2026, that it has successfully resumed mining operations at the Barruecopardo tungsten mine in Salamanca Province, Spain. Previously, mining operations at the southern pit of the mine were suspended due to a once-in-50-year heavy rainfall event in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which resulted in water accumulation reaching approximately 1.9 million cubic meters. Following the completion of dewatering efforts, the company has regained access to approximately 1.2 million tonnes of ore from the southern pit, with an average grade of 0.186%. The first production blast was completed on July 8, 2026, and the initial batch of ore was delivered to the processing plant on July 10.

EQ Resources is a global tungsten mining company focused on the development and operation of the Mt Carbine mine in northern Queensland, Australia, and the Barruecopardo mine in Spain. The company stated that this resumption of operations will support its strategy to increase tungsten production from its flagship assets in Australia and Spain, leveraging advanced processing capabilities. Management noted that the restart aligns with its goals of expanding high-quality critical mineral production and creating long-term value for shareholders through operational growth and rigorous resource development.

Notably, the company's previously published mineral resource and ore reserve estimates, along with related technical assumptions, remain unchanged, providing sustained confidence in the project's production outlook. The Barruecopardo mine is a significant tungsten project in Europe, and its resumed operations hold positive implications for the stability of the global tungsten supply chain.