Equinox Resources Stakes New Rare Earths Project
Equinox Resources Stakes New Rare Earths Project
Equinox Resources (ASX:EQN), a leading diversified global resources company, has announced its latest strategic move to establish dominance in Brazil's rare earths sector. The company has submitted strategic pegging applications for approximately 1,760 square kilometers of rare earth tenements in Bahia State, northeast Brazil. This marks a significant step forward in Equinox's growth strategy, positioning it as a key player in the clay-hosted rare earths supply chain.
全球領先的多元化資源公司Equinox Resources (ASX: EQN) 宣佈了在巴西稀土行業建立主導地位的最新戰略舉措。該公司已提交了巴西東北部巴伊亞州約1,760平方千米稀土礦權的戰略掛鉤申請。這標誌着Equinox的增長戰略向前邁出了重要一步，將其定位爲以粘土爲主的稀土供應鏈中的關鍵參與者。
The newly defined "Campo Grande" Rare Earths Project, located in a rapidly emerging rare earths province in Bahia State, Brazil, is strategically situated near the Rocha da Rocha Rare Earths Project, currently held by Brazilian Rare Earths Limited (BRE). The Rocha da Rocha Project boasts an impressive JORC Resource Estimate of 510.3 million tons at 1,513 parts per million Total Rare Earth Oxide (TREO).
新定義的 “Campo Grande” 稀土項目位於巴西巴伊亞州一個迅速崛起的稀土省份，地理位置優越，靠近Rocha da Rocha稀土項目，該項目目前由巴西稀土有限公司（BRE）持有。Rocha da Rocha項目擁有令人印象深刻的JORC資源估計，爲5.103億噸，稀土氧化物總量（TREO）爲百萬分之1,513。
Brazilian Rare Earths Limited is in the midst of a $50 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the ASX, with an expected market capitalisation of approximately $315 million (based on the IPO issue price and assuming full subscription). Equinox's move to establish the Campo Grande Project aligns with its broader strategy as a diversified global resources company, complementing its advanced iron ore assets in Western Australia and lithium assets in Canada.
巴西稀土有限公司正在澳大利亞證券交易所進行5000萬美元的首次公開募股（IPO），預計市值約爲3.15億美元（基於IPO發行價格並假設全額認購）。Equinox建立Campo Grande項目的舉動符合其作爲一家多元化全球資源公司的更廣泛戰略，補充了其在西澳大利亞州的先進鐵礦石資產和加拿大的鋰資產。
Equinox's CEO, Zac Komur, expressed his enthusiasm for the Campo Grande Project, stating, "The Campo Grande Project represents an outstanding and potentially game-changing growth opportunity for Equinox, located in the heart of one of the world's most exciting emerging districts for clay-hosted rare earths discoveries. The staking of these highly strategic tenements represents the culmination of an extensive review of potential business development opportunities in Brazil, including time on the ground visiting prospective tenements. I am thrilled that we've secured this opportunity for our shareholders."
Equinox首席執行官扎克·科穆爾表達了對Campo Grande項目的熱情，他說：“對於Equinox來說，Campo Grande項目是一個絕佳且有可能改變遊戲規則的增長機會，Equinox位於世界上最令人興奮的新興地區之一的中心地帶，以粘土爲主的稀土發現。這些極具戰略意義的礦權的質押代表着對巴西潛在商業發展機會的廣泛審查達到了高潮，包括實地考察潛在物業的時間。我很高興我們爲股東提供了這個機會。”
The decision to submit the Campo Grande tenements application was made after a meticulous assessment of the available ground, which revealed compelling potential for the discovery of additional ionic clay-hosted rare earths deposits. Equinox is poised to become the largest tenement holder within the province once the applications are granted.
提交 Campo Grande 礦權申請的決定是在對可用土地進行仔細評估後做出的，評估結果顯示，發現更多離子粘土基稀土礦牀的巨大潛力。申請獲得批准後，Equinox有望成爲該省最大的物業持有者。
Clay-hosted rare earths are in high demand for the green energy transition due to their less capital-intensive mining and processing requirements, as well as their environmentally friendly outcomes compared to traditional hard rock deposits.
與傳統的硬巖礦牀相比，以粘土爲主的稀土對綠色能源轉型的需求很高，因爲它們的開採和加工要求較低，而且其環境友好型結果。
Furthermore, Brazil offers a premier mining jurisdiction with a rich resource base, extensive high-quality infrastructure, and a supportive legislative regime. Equinox plans to kickstart an auger drilling program in early 2024 following the expected granting of the applications, further solidifying its position as a major player in the global rare earths supply chain.
此外，巴西是擁有豐富資源基礎、廣泛高質量基礎設施和支持性立法制度的首屈一指的礦業司法管轄區。Equinox計劃在申請獲得批准後，於2024年初啓動螺旋鑽探計劃，進一步鞏固其作爲全球稀土供應鏈主要參與者的地位。
Equinox Resources Limited's strategic placement is set to raise $1.6 million before expenses, with directors committing $465,000 to support the company's growth endeavors. This move underscores Equinox's commitment to expanding its presence in the rare earths market and contributing to the global shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
Equinox Resources Limited的戰略配售將在扣除費用前籌集160萬美元，董事們承諾爲公司的增長提供46.5萬美元。此舉凸顯了Equinox致力於擴大其在稀土市場的影響力，併爲全球向可持續能源解決方案的轉變做出貢獻。
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