Latest Queensland Government News

GBM Resources has reported exceptional high-grade gold intersections more than 100 metres outside its existing 309 deposit resource at Twin Hills, Queensland, signalling promising potential for resource expansion.

Omega Oil and Gas has secured a 19.43% stake in Elixir Energy, positioning itself for a major drilling push in Queensland’s Taroom Trough during 2026. Backed by a strong balance sheet, Omega aims to unlock significant gas and oil resources across multiple projects.

Metal Bank Limited has completed its acquisition of Hastings Technology Metals’ WA gold assets and is advancing multiple projects towards near-term production, supported by a recent $2.42 million capital raise.

Australia United Mining reported a productive quarter at its Forsayth project with gold-silver output, but heavy rains forced a halt to mining activities. The company faces a tight cash position, relying on related party loans and potential asset sales to sustain operations.

Sunshine Metals has increased its Liontown shallow gold resource by 14% to 108,000 ounces, advancing its pathway to near-term production in 2026. High-grade drilling results at the Sybil prospect and new VMS targets further strengthen the company’s exploration outlook.

Elanor Commercial Property Fund has reaffirmed its FY26 distribution guidance of 6.5 cents per security, buoyed by strong leasing activity and a modest uplift in portfolio valuations. However, potential management changes could cloud future payouts.

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.

Diatreme Resources has submitted the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for its Northern Silica Project, marking a significant step toward regulatory approval and highlighting its potential to boost regional economies and support global solar energy growth.

Sunshine Metals has identified seven promising volcanogenic massive sulphide targets at its Ravenswood Consolidated Project, highlighted by exceptional gold-in-soil grades reaching 8.45 g/t at Truncheon East. The findings, supported by a Queensland Government grant, set the stage for intensified exploration in 2026.

Symal Group Limited has announced the acquisition of Timms Group and L&D Contracting, significantly boosting its footprint in Queensland’s civil infrastructure market ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Sparc Hydrogen has appointed Alana Barlow as its inaugural CEO, marking a strategic move to accelerate commercialisation of its innovative photocatalytic water splitting technology for green hydrogen.

Tartana Minerals has postponed its planned drilling at the Beefwood copper-gold prospect in Far North Queensland due to persistent wet conditions, resulting in the loss of government funding and a rescheduled timeline for 2026.