Latest Queensland News

Native Mineral Resources (ASX: NMR) has updated its drilling results at the Podosky deposit in Queensland, confirming shallow, high-grade gold mineralisation that supports near-term open-pit mining plans. Mining activities are targeted to commence in April 2026.

True North Copper has secured a $250,000 Queensland Government grant to fund an advanced drone-based geophysical survey at its Mt Oxide Copper Project, aiming to uncover concealed copper deposits ahead of its 2026 drilling campaign.

Killi Resources has appointed former Fortescue CEO Nev Power as Non-Executive Chair and secured $1.4 million through a share placement led by Power and other key executives. The capital will support exploration at Mt Rawdon West and new growth initiatives.

Emu NL’s Stage 1 drilling at Fiery Creek confirms a significant copper-silver mineral system, refining targets and boosting confidence for the 2026 Yataga Valley drilling campaign.

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.

Ampol has welcomed key amendments to the Fuel Security Services Payment scheme and postponed refinery maintenance to increase domestic fuel production amid global supply disruptions.

Great Southern Mining has raised $4.6 million through a strongly supported share placement, positioning the company to fast-track drilling at its promising Western Australian gold projects, including the Golden Boulder and Amy Clarke discoveries.

Clara Resources has agreed to sell its Kildanga nickel-cobalt project for up to $1.75 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Mareeba gold exploration in Queensland.

Hammer Metals reports encouraging copper and zinc mineralisation from recent drilling at its Bullrush Joint Venture and Isa Valley earn-in projects in NW Queensland, signalling potential for significant resource growth.

Lightning Minerals has appointed Troy Brice as CEO, bringing seasoned leadership to spearhead the next phase of exploration at its Mt Turner Gold Project.

OMG Group has appointed Food & Dairy Co as the first official distributor of its new matcha brands, opening access to over 2,000 cafes and restaurants in NSW and Queensland. This move marks a key step in OMG’s strategy to expand its health-focused beverage portfolio.

Synertec has secured a pivotal contract with TasNetworks to deploy six advanced community battery systems across Tasmania, supported by ARENA funding. This marks a significant step for Synertec into the community energy storage sector, promising enhanced grid reliability and solar integration.