Latest Queensland News

Somerset Minerals has confirmed significant near-surface copper mineralisation at its Coppermine Project in Nunavut, Canada, with assays revealing thick, high-grade intercepts. The company is gearing up for an expanded exploration phase to unlock further district-scale potential.

Antares Metals has reported striking rock chip assay results from its Mt Isa North project, revealing copper grades as high as 22.3% at Startle and 16.2% at Moonside, alongside promising gold values. These findings underscore the company’s advancing exploration efforts in a historically rich copper region.

WIN Metals Ltd has secured a binding agreement to acquire the high-grade Radio Gold Mine in Western Australia, positioning itself for near-term gold production with existing infrastructure and promising resource upside.

Terrain Minerals has wrapped up a significant 4,995m drilling campaign at its Smokebush Gold Project, with assay results expected in September 2025. The company is simultaneously advancing exploration across multiple Australian projects targeting gold, gallium, copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.

Raptis Group Limited has secured $16.6 million in revenue through two related party transactions, pending shareholder approval. These deals, facilitated by its subsidiary FSU Capital, highlight ongoing strategic partnerships within the company’s leadership circle.

Babylon Pump & Power has locked in a $21.15 million debt facility with NAB to refinance existing loans and support recent acquisitions, positioning the company for expanded operations.

The Star Entertainment Group has terminated its binding Heads of Agreement with joint venture partners over Brisbane and Gold Coast developments, retaining its assets but incurring significant repayment and reimbursement obligations.

Australasian Metals has identified a significant silicified breccia zone linked to strong geophysical anomalies at its May Queen Gold Project, prompting plans for a substantial drilling campaign.

AIC Mines has successfully raised over $14 million through a Share Purchase Plan, exceeding its $10 million target, to fund expansions at its Eloise processing plant and the Jericho copper mine development.

Lithium Energy Limited has made significant strides in its Capricorn Gold-Copper Belt and White Plains Lithium Brine projects, secured government funding, and received a major tranche payment from the Solaroz sale, while shelving its graphite IPO plans amid market challenges.

Strike Resources has made significant progress on its Apurimac Iron Ore Project in Peru, engaging with government agencies on critical railway infrastructure and initiating environmental studies, despite recent civil unrest impacting operations. Meanwhile, its stake in Lithium Energy Limited sees advancement in key lithium and gold-copper projects.

Golden Cross Resources has progressed exploration at its flagship Copper Hill project with extensive geochemical sampling and tenement renewals, while navigating ASX suspension and seeking partnerships to unlock value.