Latest North Queensland News

Breakthrough Minerals extends high-grade copper-gold mineralisation at its Turpentine deposit with new drill results confirming resource growth potential in North Queensland.

Symal Group has received the green light to commence work on the $366 million Gawara Baya Wind Farm project in North Queensland, marking a notable expansion in its renewable energy footprint and Queensland presence.

Bio-Gene Technology narrowed its loss to $2.33 million in FY26 while progressing key toxicity studies for Flavocide and securing a commercial foothold for Qcide in Japan. The company bolstered its balance sheet with a $3.275 million capital raise to fund ongoing development and production scale-up.

Experience Co posted a modest 2% revenue rise to $129.6 million in FY26, but underlying EBITDA slipped 8% due to weather disruptions, inflationary pressures, and industrial action. The company is advancing a $65 million deal to combine its Skydive business with Inflite Group.

Lightning Minerals has reinforced the Warby Tungsten Project's potential with Phase 2 rock chip assays showing five of six samples above 1% tungsten, peaking at 5.46%, and revealing polymetallic mineralisation including gold and tin. The company awaits further soil and drainage assay results to shape Phase 3 exploration.

Regis Healthcare reported a robust FY26 with revenue hitting $1.35 billion, underpinned by strong occupancy and strategic acquisitions. The company is investing heavily in growth and digital transformation while navigating sector reforms and climate risks.

Lindsay Australia Limited reported a 31.5% rise in net profit after tax to A$22.9 million for FY26, driven by full-year SRT Logistics integration and organic growth. The company declared a fully franked 1.7 cent final dividend and secured a major Woolworths secondary freight contract in North Queensland.

Tungsten Mining has engaged Cutfield Freeman to lead debt financing efforts for its Watershed Tungsten Project, following a robust Preliminary Economic Evaluation and targeting a Final Investment Decision in September 2026.

Eureka Group Holdings has acquired Townsville Lakes Holiday Park, adding 110 sites and targeting an 18.2% IRR through conversion to long-term rentals amid tight regional housing markets.

Native Mineral Resources (ASX:NMR) delivered a record 861.3oz doré smelt on 11 August 2026, marking a 46% rise from early August and pushing total production past 1,450oz in two weeks. Mining milestones at Blackjack South Pit and advancing development at multiple sites underpin the company’s growing momentum.

Tartana Minerals has secured a $2.3 million placement from Xingye Gold, which now holds just under 10% of the company but declines further rights or involvement.

Acrow Limited has secured Phase 1 clearance from the ACCC for its AusGroup Industrial Services acquisition, removing a key regulatory hurdle and setting the stage for completion by the end of August.