Feb 14 (Reuters) - Equator Resources Ltd EQU.AX :
* Equator to raise $3m in new capital at an issue price of $0.085 to Canadian and Australian investors
* Paul Matysek appointed to board of equator resources as non-executive chairman
* Received firm commitments to raise $3 million at $0.085 per share to bolster funding for immediate work programs on its canadian cobalt assets Source text for Eikon: Further company coverage: EQU.AX