Latest North Queensland News

Breakthrough Minerals has completed its full acquisition of the North Queensland Copper-Gold Project, securing a substantial resource base and initiating a drilling campaign at Barbara, signalling a new phase of exploration and development.

Sunshine Metals is set to transform its gold production profile with the $18 million acquisition of the Mt Moss processing facility and a $22 million capital raise to fund expansion and exploration.

Clara Resources has completed acquisition of the Mareeba Gold Project, initiating modern exploration and refocusing its portfolio on Queensland gold assets while securing fresh capital and leadership changes.

Green & Gold Minerals completed the Herberton Conductor Metals Project acquisition, unveiling high-grade copper, silver, indium, and rare earth discoveries while maintaining a strong cash position for 2026 exploration.

Regis Healthcare expects FY26 underlying EBITDA of approximately $135 million, buoyed by near-record occupancy and a disciplined capital strategy amid evolving government reforms.

Bio-Gene Technology is progressing critical toxicology studies for Flavocide with a targeted APVMA submission in March 2027, while forging a strategic partnership to launch Qcide insecticides in Japan by late 2026.

Diatreme Resources reported a $745,000 net loss for FY 2025 but strengthened its financial footing through asset sales and an IPO stake. The company’s Northern Silica Project and Cyclone Zircon Project showed significant technical progress, while a major Cape Flattery asset sale aims to streamline operations and unlock funding.

Cooper Metals has completed all regulatory approvals for a ~1,400m RC drill program at Ardmore North, targeting Q2 2026 commencement. The company also executed a strategic asset swap to acquire the Pyramid Gold Project, backed by a nearly $1 million placement.

Tartana Minerals has raised $4.5 million to accelerate drilling and boost copper sulphate production, underpinning its extensive critical metals portfolio in Far North Queensland.

EQ Resources has launched a significant drilling campaign at its Mt Carbine Tungsten Mine aiming to upgrade resources and support mine life extension amid rising tungsten prices.

Cooper Metals has acquired the Pyramid Gold Project in North Queensland through an asset swap with AIC Mines, exchanging its Oorindi Project and raising nearly $1 million to fund exploration. The deal adds a high-grade, underexplored gold asset to Cooper’s portfolio, with drilling set to ramp up across multiple projects.

Cooper Metals has swapped its Oorindi Project for the Pyramid Gold Project in North Queensland, a high-grade gold asset in the prolific Drummond Basin. The company plans immediate exploration and a $979,500 capital raise to fund drilling and technical expansion.