Latest Queensland News

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.

Xstate Resources confirms Diona-1 as a gas discovery with strong reservoir pressure but faces challenges removing completion fluids. The company is exploring advanced methods to clear the wellbore and enable sustained production.

Pacgold has restarted drilling at its Vertigo deposit and begun irrigating 100,000 tonnes of re-crushed material at White Dam, aiming to accelerate production restart and resource growth.

Mainfreight reported a 2.8% revenue increase to NZ$5.38 billion for FY26, but profit before tax declined 8.5% to NZ$350.9 million, weighed down by higher overheads and regional challenges. The company declared a steady final dividend and outlined ongoing network expansion plans.

Lithium Energy nears completion of a major drilling campaign that reveals a substantial Exploration Target between its Burke and Mt Dromedary graphite deposits, while concurrently advancing the $20 million sale of its graphite assets.

Maronan Metals has completed a $22 million strategic placement with Kinterra Capital, which now holds nearly 20% of the company. The funds will accelerate an expanded 2026 drilling campaign and Preliminary Feasibility Study for the Maronan Project in Queensland.

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.

Bio-Gene Technology has raised A$3.21 million to complete critical safety studies for its novel insecticide Flavocide and ramp up production of its natural insecticide Qcide, advancing its path to commercialisation in multiple global markets.

Lithium Energy is selling its Queensland graphite projects for $20 million to M Battery Materials, which plans an ASX listing focused on battery minerals. Shareholders may receive MBM shares in-specie, gaining direct exposure to a growing battery materials platform.

Metal Bank has taken a significant step toward production at its Seven Leaders gold deposit by signing a non-binding MOU with Terra Mining for contract mining and crushing services, targeting a Q4 2026 start.

Alice Queen Limited has appointed Adrian Hell as Exploration Manager to leverage his deep knowledge of Horn Island and fast-track a multi-phase drilling campaign aimed at expanding a 524,000-ounce gold resource.

Service Stream is set to broaden its industrial services reach through the acquisition of Queensland’s RIE Group, a specialist in high-voltage electrical and instrumentation services. The deal enhances Service Stream’s market presence in key energy sectors amid ongoing contract wins.