Latest North Queensland News

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.

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.