Latest North Queensland News

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.

Savannah Goldfields updates the Electric Light Mineral Resource at Georgetown, reporting 46,000 oz gold at 3.9 g/t including an Indicated category for the first time, underpinning future mining plans.

NoviqTech's Coralia has kicked off a comprehensive trial converting invasive Chinese Apple trees into biochar at its Great Barrier Reef project, aiming to validate carbon removal methods and support institutional partnerships.

Experience Co posted a slight decline in Q3 FY26 revenue and underlying EBITDA, weighed down by adverse weather, industrial action, and inflationary pressures, while advancing cost reductions and strategic reviews.