Latest Queensland News

True North Copper’s latest drilling campaign at the Great Australia Mine reveals promising new copper-gold-cobalt mineralisation zones beyond existing resources, signaling potential for resource expansion and mine life extension.

Canterbury Resources is set to drill a 900m deep hole at its Briggs copper project, testing a high-priority geophysical target that could reveal richer copper zones. Supported by a government grant, this move coincides with a scoping study aiming to unlock one of Australia’s largest undeveloped copper deposits.

Ark Mines has launched a detailed metallurgical improvement program at its Sandy Mitchell Rare Earth and Heavy Minerals project, aiming to refine processing techniques and expand its resource base. The work supports a Pre-Feasibility Study due early next year.

Lakes Blue Energy has raised $6.5 million through a fully underwritten placement to fund the drilling and testing of its Wombat 5 appraisal well in Victoria, positioning itself to address looming gas shortages on Australia’s east coast.

Diatreme Resources’ Northern Silica Project has been awarded Major Project Status by the Australian Government, marking a pivotal step in advancing critical minerals development in Queensland. This designation streamlines federal approvals and supports the project’s role in the clean energy supply chain.

Bank of Queensland Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.2415 per Capital Note 3 security, reflecting a steady income stream tied to the 3-month BBSW plus margin.

New Frontier Minerals has completed a $1.59 million share placement, issuing over 142 million new shares to fund its key exploration projects in rare earths and copper.

Strategic Energy Resources has commenced gravity and magnetotelluric surveys at its Canobie Project, with Fortescue funding all exploration costs under their joint venture. These surveys aim to refine drill targets for potential copper-gold discoveries later this year.

Iltani Resources continues to impress with broad, high-grade silver and base metals intersections from its Orient West drilling program in Queensland, setting the stage for a significant JORC Resource estimate.

Zenith Minerals has launched a fully underwritten $3.5 million entitlement offer to fund drilling at its key gold projects in Western Australia and Queensland, aiming to expand mineral resources and advance exploration.

Zenith Minerals has launched a fully underwritten A$3.5 million entitlement offer to fund an aggressive drilling campaign at its newly consolidated Dulcie Gold Project and advance exploration at Red Mountain. The capital raise aims to expand resources and push towards commercial gold production.

Pacgold Limited reports strong initial results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Alice River Gold Project, revealing significant shallow high-grade gold intersections that reinforce the project’s bulk tonnage and high-grade potential.