Latest North Queensland News

Diatreme Resources has achieved a significant regulatory milestone with Project Status granted across its silica sand tenements in Far North Queensland, alongside critical tenure renewals that preserve its strategic landholdings. This development strengthens its pathway toward long-term production of low-iron, high-purity silica sand.

Reef Casino Trust faces a new takeover challenge as Morris Group submits a conditional $191.7 million cash offer, competing with the board-backed Iris proposal. The trust’s Independent Board Committee urges unitholders to hold off while assessing the competing bids.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a robust 19% revenue increase to $769.7 million in FY25, driven by fleet expansion and strong operational performance. The company’s strategic investments and contract growth set a positive tone for FY26.

Pacgold Limited has entered a farm-in agreement to acquire up to 100% of the St George Gold-Antimony Project in North Queensland, unlocking exposure to a critical mineral with soaring prices and strong geopolitical demand.

Diatreme Resources has outlined two substantial exploration targets near its Northern Silica Project, potentially adding up to 275 million tonnes of high-purity silica sand adjacent to the world-class Cape Flattery mine.

Eildon Capital Group has entered a joint venture to acquire a large sandalwood plantation in Queensland’s Burdekin Irrigation District, while unveiling a strategic update to its operating model aimed at driving disciplined growth and enhanced returns.

Ballymore Resources has initiated a 30-day induced polarisation survey at the historic Andromache copper-gold prospect, backed by a $150,000 government grant, aiming to reveal deeper copper sulphide mineralisation and advance its Dittmer Project exploration.

Savannah Goldfields launches an 80-hole drilling campaign targeting extensions of key gold deposits near its Georgetown plant, aiming to secure near-term oxide gold feed and extend production life.

Savannah Goldfields has announced its maiden Ore Reserve at the Agate Creek Gold Project in Queensland, confirming 36,800 ounces of gold ready for production. This milestone supports the company’s plans to restart mining operations and secure financing.

Savannah Goldfields has updated its Agate Creek Mineral Resource to 422,000 ounces of gold, reflecting improved confidence and a shift to a more robust estimation method. The combined Agate Creek and Georgetown Projects now hold over half a million ounces of gold.

Tartana Minerals has secured an additional $0.5 million in non-dilutive financing with plans to refinance into convertible notes, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Reef Casino Trust has received a revised $184.3 million takeover offer from Morris Group, intensifying a competitive bidding process with Iris Cairns Property. Unitholders are advised to hold off on decisions as the Independent Board Committee evaluates the proposals.