Latest North Queensland News

Lightning Minerals has reinforced the Warby Tungsten Project's potential with Phase 2 rock chip assays showing five of six samples above 1% tungsten, peaking at 5.46%, and revealing polymetallic mineralisation including gold and tin. The company awaits further soil and drainage assay results to shape Phase 3 exploration.

Regis Healthcare reported a robust FY26 with revenue hitting $1.35 billion, underpinned by strong occupancy and strategic acquisitions. The company is investing heavily in growth and digital transformation while navigating sector reforms and climate risks.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a 31.5% rise in net profit after tax to A$22.9 million for FY26, driven by full-year SRT Logistics integration and organic growth. The company declared a fully franked 1.7 cent final dividend and secured a major Woolworths secondary freight contract in North Queensland.

Tungsten Mining has engaged Cutfield Freeman to lead debt financing efforts for its Watershed Tungsten Project, following a robust Preliminary Economic Evaluation and targeting a Final Investment Decision in September 2026.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Townsville Lakes Holiday Park, adding 110 sites and targeting an 18.2% IRR through conversion to long-term rentals amid tight regional housing markets.

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.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $2.3 million placement from Xingye Gold, which now holds just under 10% of the company but declines further rights or involvement.

Acrow Limited has secured Phase 1 clearance from the ACCC for its AusGroup Industrial Services acquisition, removing a key regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for completion by the end of August.

Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from 13 new drill holes at its flagship Orient Silver-Indium Project, confirming extensive high-grade silver, indium, lead, and zinc mineralisation that strengthens the case for a viable open-pit operation with potential underground mining.

Breakthrough Minerals (ASX:BTM) has delivered robust assay results from its 2026 drilling campaign, confirming high-grade copper-gold mineralisation extending beyond current resources at its North Queensland projects.

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) posted a July 2026 production surge that lifted revenue to a new high of A$51 million, driven by strong output and prices at its Australian and Spanish mines.

Ballymore Resources has confirmed further high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation at its Torpy's discovery in North Queensland, extending mineralisation closer to surface and supporting an emerging high-grade shoot model.