Latest North Queensland News

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides in expanding its silver exploration footprint with uncontested progress on EPM 27220, covering historic high-grade silver mines. The company also restates a robust Nightflower Exploration Target and plans extensive drilling in 2026.

Bhagwan Marine Limited has announced a transformative acquisition of Riverside Marine Holdings for up to $130 million, significantly boosting its scale, service diversity, and earnings potential.

Ballymore Resources has confirmed significant high-grade silver-lead-zinc mineralisation in its first step-out drill hole at Little Torpy’s, 600 metres south of the main Torpy’s workings, underscoring the potential for a large-scale project in north Queensland.

NoviqTech Limited launches Coralia, a large-scale biochar carbon removal initiative aimed at helping data centres achieve net zero emissions while restoring the Great Barrier Reef catchment. The project taps into the booming carbon removal market driven by tech giants and environmental urgency.

Great Northern Minerals has fast-tracked the sale of its remaining 37% interest in Golden Ant Mining to Great Eastern Gold for $2 million, strengthening its cash position and sharpening focus on wholly owned projects.

AIC Mines has successfully accessed the Jericho copper deposit underground, confirming key geological models and reducing technical risks. This milestone accelerates plans to expand copper production at the Eloise mine in Queensland.

Tartana Minerals has reported promising exploration results at Cardross, supporting resource expansion and plans to scale up copper sulphate production. The company is also advancing a joint venture with Alt Resources to accelerate strategic metals exploration.

Australian Rare Earths Limited has raised approximately $6 million through a strategic share placement to advance its Koppamurra Rare Earths Project, underpinning its role in diversifying global rare earth supply chains.

Clara Resources has progressed its Ashford Coking Coal Project with a planned drilling program and completed a $1.587 million capital raise, while moving to acquire a promising gold project in Far North Queensland.

Antares Metals reported a cash outflow in operating activities for Q2 2025 but bolstered its balance sheet with a $1 million placement, positioning itself for focused exploration in Western Australia.

NoviqTech has formalised a key collaboration with Viva Energy on sustainable aviation fuel and agreed to acquire biochar carbon removal specialist Coralia, backed by a $1.5 million capital raise.