Latest North Queensland News

Sunshine Metals has increased its Liontown shallow gold resource by 14% to 108,000 ounces, advancing its pathway to near-term production in 2026. High-grade drilling results at the Sybil prospect and new VMS targets further strengthen the company’s exploration outlook.

Green & Gold Minerals reports compelling high-grade silver alongside gold at Mt Wandoo, boosting the Chillagoe project's resource potential and advancing mining study prospects.

Australian Silica Quartz Group reports promising high-grade quartz results from its Queensland and Western Australia projects, advancing metallurgical trials toward commercial-grade silicon and crucible quartz production.

Breakthrough Minerals has appointed Nigel Broomham as Managing Director to spearhead resource expansion at its North Queensland Copper-Gold Project, signalling a strategic shift towards development.

Breakthrough Minerals has entered a conditional agreement to acquire a major copper-gold project in North Queensland, backed by a successful A$8.15 million capital raise. The acquisition and fresh funding position the company for an aggressive exploration campaign in the Mt Isa region.

Ballymore Resources has reported its richest drill intersection yet at the Torpy’s prospect near Chillagoe, Queensland, revealing exceptionally high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and indium mineralisation. This breakthrough highlights the growing potential of the Torpy’s area and sets the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Sunshine Metals has expanded its drilling program at the Liontown deposit following exceptional near-surface gold and silver results, highlighting silver’s rising role alongside gold in the project’s value proposition.

Iltani Resources reports exceptional silver-indium assay results from its Orient Project’s Link Zone in Queensland, confirming potential to connect key mineral resources. Backed by a fresh $8 million investment, the company plans an aggressive drilling program to expand and upgrade its resource base in 2026.

EQ Resources has reported a significant 33% increase in tungsten production for the December quarter, coinciding with record-breaking tungsten prices that continue to climb into 2026.

Australian Agricultural Company faces significant disruption as north-west Queensland floods affect three key properties, with a potential material impact on its March 2026 earnings. The company is prioritising safety and monitoring evolving conditions closely.

Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from diamond drilling at its Orient Silver-Indium Project, underpinning a significant bulk sample dispatch for metallurgical testing expected to complete by mid-2026.

Tartana Minerals has received $1 million from a new investor as part of a $1.275 million placement, setting the stage for debt reduction and upcoming shareholder decisions.