Latest Charters Towers Queensland News

Citigold and Native Mineral Resources have partnered to explore and potentially mine four tenements near Charters Towers, with Native taking operational control of exploration and possible mining.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) has secured exclusive rights to explore and potentially mine four tenements near its Blackjack operation through a joint venture with Citigold (ASX:CTO). The staged agreement allows NMR to assess mineralisation before deciding on mining, with cost recovery and profit sharing structured to align both parties.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) hit a new monthly gold production record of 1,080.5oz in August 2026 at its Blackjack operation, driven by a 50% rise in milling throughput and a 27% increase in head grade.

Native Mineral Resources is on track to surpass 1,000 ounces of gold production in a single month for the first time at its Blackjack operation, backed by a strong August smelting run and advancing multi-pit development.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) posted its strongest monthly gold production since recommissioning Blackjack, with 763.8 ounces of fine gold in June 2026 and a shift to weekly smelting to support growing volumes.

Sunshine Metals has reported outstanding near-surface gold and silver intercepts from its ongoing drilling at the Liontown deposit, signalling a potential upgrade to its resource and mining plans.

Loyal Metals has validated an extensive historical drilling dataset at Queensland's Highway Reward Mine, revealing significant unmined copper-gold mineralisation and setting the stage for a new exploration phase backed by $5.8 million in funding.

Native Mineral Resources has identified 15 promising new gold exploration targets at its Blackjack Gold Mine in Queensland following a detailed drone magnetic survey, setting the stage for drilling in November 2025.

Native Mineral Resources has poured its first gold at the Blackjack Gold Project in Queensland, marking a pivotal shift from development to production with initial revenue generated.

Native Mineral Resources has raised A$10 million through a share placement to fund the ramp-up of gold production at its Blackjack plant in Queensland, following its first gold pour ahead of schedule.

Sunshine Metals has secured a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Sybil Epithermal Gold Project near Charters Towers, Queensland, aiming to fast-track near-surface gold production. The acquisition, valued at A$1.225 million, aligns with Sunshine’s strategy to expand its district presence and leverage underexplored epithermal systems.