Latest North Queensland News

Iltani Resources reports robust assay results from recent drilling at its Orient East silver-indium deposit, revealing wide, high-grade mineralisation and prompting an expanded drilling program that delays the maiden resource estimate to late 2025.

Ballymore Resources has raised $4.5 million through a well-supported placement to accelerate exploration and development across its North Queensland projects, including the promising Dittmer gold deposit.

Aeris Resources has outlined its FY26 production targets, aiming for a 40-49kt copper equivalent output while advancing key projects and planning asset divestments to strengthen its balance sheet.

QPM Energy Limited has completed commissioning of its Townsville Power Station and initiated a pivotal Dispatch Agreement with Ratch Australia Corporation, setting the stage for enhanced electricity market participation.

Tartana Minerals progresses its Tartana-MGMF copper processing venture with key milestones achieved, steady copper sulphate production, and new financing secured from directors.

EQ Resources delivered a robust Q4 FY2025 with strong tungsten output from its Spanish and Australian operations, bolstered by strategic capital raises and key plant enhancements.

Sunshine Metals reported significant progress in north Queensland with high-grade gold intersections at Liontown and Sybil, alongside a $1.225 million acquisition and government grants to accelerate exploration.

Rokeby Resources has completed its acquisition of Stunalara Metals, securing promising gold-copper-antimony tenements, and commenced a maiden drilling campaign at the Hurricane Project in Queensland.

Bio-Gene Technology Limited has secured $2.45 million to fund critical safety studies and scale-up production of its novel insecticides Flavocide and Qcide, positioning the company for upcoming regulatory approvals and commercial partnerships.

Diatreme Resources has achieved a significant milestone with its Northern Silica Project awarded Major Project Status and a 278% upgrade in its Si2 Deposit resource, positioning the company for long-term growth in the critical minerals sector.

Ballymore Resources’ latest drilling at the Dittmer Project in North Queensland confirms expanding high-grade gold, silver, and copper mineralisation, with promising deep extensions identified. The company is advancing towards mining lease approval to unlock further underground exploration.

QPM Energy has launched its Isaac Energy Hub and completed a major overhaul of the Townsville Power Station, setting the stage for a final investment decision on its Isaac Power Station by year-end.