Latest North Queensland News

Alice Queen Limited has contracted a versatile drilling rig to kickstart a multi-phase exploration program at its Horn Island Gold Project, with operations set to begin mid to late July 2026.

Ballymore Resources has significantly extended its Torpy’s silver-lead-zinc-indium discovery in North Queensland, identifying four new mineralised shoots beyond the historic mine area through recent drilling. With assays pending and multiple targets open, the Ruddygore Project’s potential continues to grow.

Iltani Resources has reported robust assay results from the first seven holes of its 110-hole drill program at the Orient Silver-Indium Project, confirming broad, high-grade mineralisation that underpins Australia’s largest known silver-indium deposit.

Ark Mines has produced high-grade monazite and titanium dioxide products from its Sandy Mitchell heavy mineral concentrate, marking a key step toward commercialising its North Queensland rare earths project.

Diatreme Resources has finalised the sale of its Cape Flattery Silica Project to a joint venture with Sibelco, receiving $2.1 million in reimbursements and positioning for up to $7.4 million in total funding.

EQ Resources Ltd has agreed to acquire six exploration permits near its Mt Carbine tungsten mine for A$250,000, aiming to expand its regional resource pipeline and support a hub-and-spoke processing model.

Pacgold Limited is demerging its North Queensland gold-antimony projects into a new company, Manda Resources, which will pursue an ASX listing in late 2026. Shareholders will retain exposure to the North Queensland portfolio via free shares while Pacgold sharpens its focus on ramping up production at White Dam.

Lightning Minerals has revealed exceptional tungsten assay results from its Warby Project in North Queensland, confirming widespread high-grade mineralisation across multiple vein systems within a 2km corridor.

Breakthrough Minerals has revealed promising initial assay results from its maiden diamond drilling at the Barbara Copper-Gold Project, highlighting high-grade copper mineralisation and significant resource expansion potential within and beyond current boundaries.

Tartana Minerals has kicked off an ambitious drilling program at its Tartana Copper Project aiming to more than double its contained copper resource beyond the existing open pit. Early drilling progress and operational upgrades signal a push toward expanding production and resource depth.

EQ Resources has secured board approval for a A$39 million expansion at its Mt Carbine tungsten mine, aiming to double crushing capacity and boost annual production by 500 tonnes amid strong tungsten prices.

Savannah Goldfields is edging closer to resuming mining at its Agate Creek project, awaiting a key environmental approval expected by mid-July. Early site works are underway, while gold production continues from alternative sources at the Georgetown plant.