Latest North Queensland News

Aeris Resources has executed a $60 million refinancing deal with Washington H. Soul Pattinson, extending debt facilities and unlocking working capital, while maintaining its FY25 copper and gold production guidance. The company’s strategic focus on expanding copper output, particularly through the Constellation deposit, signals a confident growth trajectory.

Pacgold Limited has announced a maiden JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 854,000 ounces of gold at its Alice River Gold Project in North Queensland, underpinning an aggressive 10,000m drilling campaign to expand and upgrade the resource.

Ark Mines Ltd has successfully raised A$1.5 million through a fully subscribed placement, enabling a faster development of its rare earth project in North Queensland.

EMU NL’s latest quarterly report reveals promising copper exploration parallels with Canada’s largest open-pit mine, a renewed gold project strategy, and significant corporate restructuring amid shareholder disputes.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides towards boosting copper output by signing a key agreement to process ore at the Mungana facility, securing a $10 million financing package, and winning a government grant for exploration drilling.

EMU NL's latest quarterly report reveals promising copper exploration parallels with Canada’s Highland Valley mine and renewed gold project interest, alongside significant management changes and a pending shareholder showdown.

Greenvale Energy has completed the acquisition of the high-grade Oasis Uranium Project in Queensland and successfully raised $1.8 million to fund upcoming exploration programs, marking a significant step in its uranium portfolio expansion.

QPM Energy reports a substantial 61% upgrade in Moranbah Gas Project reserves to 435PJ, successfully integrates Moranbah Power Station operations, and begins overhaul of Townsville Power Station, navigating weather disruptions and contract renewals.

Inca Minerals has secured over 94% ownership of Stunalara Metals, gaining access to the promising Hurricane Project in North Queensland. With an oversubscribed $1.1 million capital raise, maiden drilling is set to begin in Q2 2025, targeting high-grade gold and antimony mineralisation.

Coles Group Limited reported a solid 3.4% increase in total group sales revenue for the third quarter of FY25, driven by strong supermarket growth and a significant eCommerce uplift. Operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives helped the retailer navigate challenging weather conditions and maintain momentum.

Ballymore Resources’ latest Stage 5 drilling at the Dittmer Project in North Queensland confirms the continuity of the displaced Duffer Lode extension, delivering significant high-grade gold, silver, and copper intersections. Ongoing metallurgical testing and processing discussions hint at a potential low CAPEX mine restart.

Inca Minerals confirms exceptional gold and antimony assay results from its Hurricane Project in North Queensland, reinforcing the high-grade potential of the asset ahead of its acquisition of Stunalara Metals.