Latest Queensland News

Lithium Energy Limited has revealed a detailed two-year, $36 million plan to advance its battery minerals projects, supported by a robust $68 million cash position as it prepares for ASX relisting.

Carnaby Resources has released a compelling Pre-Feasibility Study and maiden Ore Reserve for its Greater Duchess Copper Gold Project, outlining a 12-year mine life with strong financial metrics and a near-term production target.

Bio-Gene has signed a term sheet with Sumitomo Corporation and Nakashima Trading to introduce its 100% natural insecticide Qcide® to Japan’s $1 billion household pest market, aiming for a late 2026 launch.

Elixir Energy has completed drilling the Lorelle-3H well in Queensland’s Taroom Trough, achieving over 1,000 metres of high-quality net gas-condensate pay and setting a new benchmark for lateral drilling in the basin. A multi-stage fracture stimulation and production test is planned for Q2 2026, potentially paving the way for Elixir’s first reserves booking.

Terrain Minerals has launched a targeted air-core drilling campaign at its Lort River Project in Western Australia, aiming to expand on previously identified high-grade rare earth element mineralisation within a large regolith clay basin.

Australian Oil Company Limited has formalised a 12-month crude oil lifting agreement with IOR Energy for its Emu Apple Oil Field, paving the way for steady cash flow and further development in the Surat Basin.

Sunshine Metals has launched a significant resource definition drilling program at its high-grade Liontown Gold Panel, aiming to bolster underground mining prospects and update resource estimates.

Antares Metals has confirmed significant high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Queens Gift project in Queensland, setting the stage for a resource upgrade and expanded exploration across its Mt Isa North portfolio.

Embark Early Education has closed its takeover offer for Mayfield Childcare, increasing its shareholding to just under 50%. The move leaves Embark short of majority control but signals strategic intent.

Lithium Energy Limited has reported promising initial assay results from its latest drilling program at the Burke-Mt Dromedary graphite deposits, revealing substantial high-grade graphite mineralisation that could expand and unify its resource base.

Savannah Goldfields reports steady gold pours at its Georgetown plant through early 2026, with a planned maintenance pause and a clear roadmap to resume mining and processing activities in the coming months.

QPM Energy Limited has announced a substantial upgrade to its Moranbah Gas Project reserves and resources, now certified at over 1,000 petajoules, positioning the company as a key player in Queensland’s evolving gas and electricity markets.