Latest North Queensland News

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.

Sunshine Metals has upgraded its shallow gold resource at the Liontown prospect by 14%, enhancing contained ounces and grade ahead of a mining study due in January 2026. The company is advancing drilling and environmental permitting as it targets first production next year.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $1.275 million placement priced at a 17% premium, including significant director participation pending shareholder approval. The capital raise aims to strengthen working capital and retire convertible notes, supporting advancement of its Chillagoe assets.

Iltani Resources has reported compelling assay results from its recent drilling at the Orient Silver-Indium Project, revealing significant silver-equivalent mineralisation that may connect the previously separate Orient West and East resources. The company is advancing with further geophysical surveys and drilling to expand and define this promising zone.

Aeris Resources reported solid FY25 results within guidance and secured $80 million in new equity to fund exploration and development projects, positioning itself for significant growth in FY26.

Revolver Resources has upgraded its Dianne Copper Deposit resource with a 140% increase in Indicated material and a 26% rise in copper grade, setting the stage for a targeted mining restart in 2026.

AIC Mines has reported encouraging drilling results from eight prospects at its Eloise Regional Project, highlighting high-grade gold and copper mineralisation and confirming new structural targets for further exploration.

Bio-Gene Technology reports significant progress in developing its bio-insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, including new efficacy data and organic certification, positioning the company for growth amid rising global demand for safer pest control.

Tartana Minerals partners with Alt Resources in a $2 million joint venture to accelerate exploration of critical metals in Far North Queensland, focusing on tin, tungsten, and rare earth elements.