Australian Billionaire Andrew Forrest Buys 16.8% Stake in EQ Resources for $133M, Shares Surge 34%
[SMM Tungsten Express] Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest has agreed to acquire Oaktree Capital's 16.8% stake in EQ Resources (approximately 862.1 million shares) for US$133 million, becoming the company's largest shareholder. EQR shares closed over 34% higher on Monday, with a market capitalization of A$1.52 billion. The company stated the deal is a strong endorsement of EQR's position as the largest Western tungsten producer, at a critical time when Western governments are accelerating efforts to secure non-China tungsten supply.