Latest Queensland News

Renegade Exploration has reported significant progress across its North American and Australian mineral portfolios, highlighting high-grade gold, silver, and critical mineral results and planning a maiden drill program at its Yukon Myschka Project in 2026.

Austral Resources has acquired the Lady Loretta mine from Glencore for A$45.5 million, significantly expanding its copper resource base and strengthening its cash position. This strategic move consolidates tenure adjacent to the Lady Annie Copper Mine and supports Austral’s ambition to become a mid-tier copper producer in North-West Queensland.

Coppermoly Limited has progressed its acquisition of the Wyenamdoo tungsten project in Western Australia while Queensland fieldwork was stalled by wet weather. The company plans significant drilling targeting critical minerals as tungsten prices surge.

Tartana Minerals has reported promising exploration results at Cardross, supporting resource expansion and plans to scale up copper sulphate production. The company is also advancing a joint venture with Alt Resources to accelerate strategic metals exploration.

DGR Global’s December quarter report highlights ongoing legal battles, a contested SolGold acquisition offer, and steady progress across its diverse resource portfolio.

Critical Minerals Group (CMG) has made significant strides in its Vanadium battery energy storage and mining projects, securing a $2 million capital raise and progressing key feasibility studies.

Golden Cross Resources reported a quiet December quarter with ongoing preparatory work at its flagship Copper Hill copper-gold project, while its ASX securities remain suspended pending operational compliance.

Rubix Resources has reported assay results from its Queensland Paperbark Project that align with expectations, revealing significant zinc, lead, and copper mineralisation. The company also advances exploration across multiple projects and pursues new asset acquisitions.

Xstate Resources has reported a promising gas discovery at its Diona-1 well in Queensland, updating prospective resources to 200 billion cubic feet and securing funding for upcoming appraisal and production testing.

AJ Lucas Group Limited reported a solid 29% rise in Australian Operations EBITDA for the December quarter, underpinned by disciplined cost management and a significant UK settlement. Despite a revenue dip and suspended mining operations, the company reduced related party loans, securing lower interest rates and strengthening its financial position.

Pacific Resources Limited (ASX, PXR) has executed a 19-month option to acquire the high-grade Eastern Victorian Goldfields Project, while progressing exploration at its Tasmanian assets and completing a $1.5 million placement.

State Gas Limited has independently certified a maiden 2P gas reserve of 30.2 PJ at its Rolleston West Project, underpinning plans for a 10TJ/day gas development. The company also raised $3.2 million through convertible notes to accelerate pre-development activities.