Latest Queensland Mining News

Sunshine Metals has secured a $202,235 Queensland Government grant to fund diamond drilling at the Trooper Creek Au-Ag-Cu-Zn target, testing a promising geophysical anomaly. This move complements ongoing work at its Liontown and Sybil projects, signalling a busy exploration period ahead.

Sunshine Metals has released a comprehensive scoping study for its Liontown Gold Operation in North Queensland, outlining a promising initial production target of approximately 75,000 ounces of gold and 654,000 ounces of silver. The study highlights strong financial metrics and a pathway to production by late 2026, with further resource updates expected.

Tartana Minerals has made significant strides in expanding its silver exploration footprint with uncontested progress on EPM 27220, covering historic high-grade silver mines. The company also restates a robust Nightflower Exploration Target and plans extensive drilling in 2026.

Aeris Resources has reported promising high-grade gold intersections from initial drilling at its Golden Plateau deposit, signaling potential to extend the Cracow mine's life significantly.

Green & Gold Minerals reports outstanding high-grade gold drill results from Mt Wandoo and Little Wandoo, accelerating its development plans and expanding resource potential.

Ballymore Resources has reported its richest drill intersection yet at the Torpy’s prospect near Chillagoe, Queensland, revealing exceptionally high-grade silver, lead, zinc, and indium mineralisation. This breakthrough highlights the growing potential of the Torpy’s area and sets the stage for further exploration in 2026.

Strategic Energy Resources has reported promising copper and gold intersections from its latest diamond drilling at the Canobie Project in Queensland, reinforcing the potential for a major discovery under its joint venture with Fortescue.

NRW Holdings capped FY25 with strong financials and a strategic acquisition, setting the stage for an optimistic FY26. The addition of Fredon Industries expands NRW’s footprint and diversifies its service pillars amid challenging market conditions.

Ballymore Resources’ maiden reverse circulation drilling at the historic Torpy’s Crooked Creek mine reveals significant massive sulphide lead-zinc mineralisation, confirming extensions to the old high-grade silver-lead-zinc workings. Assay results are pending, promising further insights into this emerging Queensland base metals play.

NRW Holdings showcased strong FY25 proforma results and ambitious FY26 guidance at the UBS Conference, underpinned by strategic acquisitions and a diversified portfolio. The company’s growth strategy focuses on expanding capabilities in energy transition and infrastructure markets across Australia, New Zealand, and North America.

Tartana Minerals reports a significant new gold resource estimate at Cardross alongside robust copper sulphate sales and strategic board changes, positioning itself as a rising copper-gold producer in Far North Queensland.

Zeotech Limited has secured a binding offtake term sheet with MSI, granting exclusive rights to supply and market its kaolin products across key Asian markets, underpinning its Toondoon Kaolin Project development.