EQ Resources has advised the ASX that Craig Bradshaw will join the EQ Resources’ Board on May 1 in what the company calls ‘a significant industry executive appointment’
The company said Mr Bradshaw was, ‘a globally renown Tungsten industry veteran’ who was most recently former CEO of Masan High-Tech Materials, the operator of the Nui Phao Tungsten Mine and Processing Complex in Vietnam.
Main image: EQ Resources Mount Carbine tungsten mine open pit
He was also 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.
‘The appointment provides access to a wealth of experience and industry contacts as the company embarks on its next stage of growth as a globally significant player in the tungsten raw materials market,’ the company said.
The company describes itself as ‘Australia’s leading and globally largest Tungsten concentrate producer.’
The appointment would be beneficial to the industry overall Chairman Mr Oliver Kleinhempel said:
“We have worked very closely with Craig during his time at Masan High-Tech Materials, which led to the cooperation between both companies. With his in-depth market knowledge and having run the largest tungsten company outside of China, Craig is an extreme value-add to our Board.
“Craig’s passion for operational excellence and strategic thinking will bring benefit to the entire leadership team, as it continues to deliver key operational development programs in a dynamic market environment.
“Beyond Craig’s appointment to the Board, we continue building further leadership capacity within the management team.”
Mr Bradshaw started his mining career with Mt Isa Mines and held further 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.