Latest North Queensland News

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

GemLife has secured a $21 million greenfield site in Townsville, Queensland, aiming to develop over 500 new homes and boost its Land Lease Community portfolio.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold production at its Georgetown plant, with new feedstock from historic sites and a third-party toll treatment agreement supporting continuous operations.

Ballymore Resources has reported compelling high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium mineralisation from recent drilling at its Torpy’s and Little Torpy’s prospects in north Queensland, highlighting the potential for a significant shallow polymetallic deposit.

Diatreme Resources has submitted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Northern Silica Project, marking a significant step toward regulatory approval and highlighting its potential to boost regional economies and support global solar energy growth.

Lightning Minerals Ltd is set to launch a fully funded Phase 2 drilling campaign at its Mt Turner Gold Project in Queensland, following Phase 1 success that revealed a large mineralised system along a 12km strike of the Drummer Fault.

Savannah Goldfields reports promising assay results from its Georgetown Gold Project, highlighting a significant gold intercept at the Electric Light Prospect and completion of a key drilling program.

Savannah Goldfields has poured nearly 7kg of doré at its Georgetown Gold Processing Plant, marking steady progress in gold production and setting the stage for upcoming mining at Big Reef and Agate Creek.

Regis Healthcare has agreed to sell two aged care homes in Far North Queensland to Ozcare, securing a $25 million pre-tax gain and signaling a strategic portfolio shift towards premium locations.

Tartana Minerals has postponed its planned drilling at the Beefwood copper-gold prospect in Far North Queensland due to persistent wet conditions, resulting in the loss of government funding and a rescheduled timeline for 2026.

Green & Gold Minerals has reported promising drill results from its Chillagoe Gold Project, extending mineralisation at Little Wandoo and confirming high-grade zones at Mt Wandoo. These findings suggest potential resource growth and increased confidence ahead of a planned resource update.