Latest Queensland News

Tartana Minerals has received $1 million from a new investor as part of a $1.275 million placement, setting the stage for debt reduction and upcoming shareholder decisions.

Beetaloo Energy’s Carpentaria-5H well has delivered one of the highest gas flow rates in the Beetaloo Basin, showcasing promising long-term productivity and paving the way for pilot gas sales in 2026.

Comet Ridge Limited has obtained federal environmental approval for its Mahalo North natural gas project, paving the way for expanded development in Queensland’s Bowen Basin. This milestone complements recent ownership consolidation and state approvals, positioning the company to boost east coast gas supply.

Aurizon has lodged a proposed ten-year Network Access Undertaking with the Queensland Competition Authority, aiming to secure long-term certainty and enhanced operational incentives for the Central Queensland Coal Network.

Embark Early Education Limited has launched an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice of scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate Embark’s position in the early childhood education sector with a strategic acquisition.

Ballymore Resources has initiated drilling at the Maniopota polymetallic target in North Queensland, complementing ongoing diamond drilling at the nearby Torpy’s prospect. Early indications suggest significant potential for lead, zinc, copper, silver, and gold mineralisation within a major hydrothermal skarn system.

Clara Resources has inked a binding deal to acquire the Hodgkinson Basin Gold Project in Far North Queensland, setting the stage for an aggressive exploration campaign in 2026. The acquisition, involving over 533 million shares and cash payments, aims to unlock significant gold potential in a historically rich but underexplored region.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering Limited has landed $90 million in new contracts spanning battery storage, education facilities, and water infrastructure, reinforcing its foothold in key growth sectors.

PeopleIN Limited has announced the sale of its Health and Community brands to Healthcare Australia for $20.25 million, unlocking capital to fuel growth in infrastructure, defence, and agriculture sectors.

Verbrec Limited has announced over $20 million in new contracts spanning biogas engineering, cyber security, pipeline maintenance, mining technology, and water security, reinforcing its leadership in energy transition and sustainable mining sectors.

Stavely Minerals has advanced exploration at its large-scale Freddy’s Find gold prospect, completing key drilling phases and preparing for further work in early 2026. Assay results from recent programs are expected soon, potentially unlocking a significant new gold discovery in western Victoria.

Savannah Goldfields has confirmed significant gold mineralisation at its Red Dam Prospect with new diamond drilling results, highlighting a standout intercept of 2.6m at 34.80 g/t Au. This exploration update reinforces the potential of the Georgetown Gold Project as metallurgical testwork and further drilling are set to follow.