# Gold Mining News in Queensland

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## AIS: MATERIAL INCREASE TO GOLDEN PLATEAU MINERAL RESOURCE

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ais-material-increase-to-golden-plateau-mineral-resource--d3fa15c0-349d-46b3-a1fb-a08393fdfb12) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ais-material-increase-to-golden-plateau-mineral-resource--d3fa15c0-349d-46b3-a1fb-a08393fdfb12.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-21T22:59:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-21T23:06:16.961Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-21T23:06:16.961Z
- Company: Aeris Resources Limited (AIS)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155673)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.645
- Atlas tags: Tonnage Growth, Contained Metal Growth, Category Upgrade, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Resource Update, Grade Decline, Cut-off Lowered, Inferred Resource

Aeris Resources Limited announced a material increase to the Mineral Resource estimate for its Golden Plateau deposit, with contained gold increasing by 220% and contained silver by 200%. The update significantly boosts Measured and Indicated resources, enhancing confidence and extending potential mine life. While overall contained metal grew substantially, the average gold grade decreased, and the underground cut-off grade was lowered, contributing to the tonnage increase.

## GBM: 92% to 99% Gold Recovery in Flotation Testwork at Twin Hills

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gbm-92-to-99-gold-recovery-in-flotation-testwork-at-twin-hills--6c2183e5-1112-4b0a-9739-7d20fb8a5cef) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/gbm-92-to-99-gold-recovery-in-flotation-testwork-at-twin-hills--6c2183e5-1112-4b0a-9739-7d20fb8a5cef.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T21:23:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T22:32:20.992Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T22:32:20.992Z
- Company: GBM Resources Limited (GBM)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154903)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.614
- Atlas tags: High Recovery, Low Recovery, Bench Scale Only, Refractory Ore, Single Domain Only, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Mill Route, Gravity Route, Multi-Domain Tested

GBM Resources Limited announced highly encouraging initial metallurgical testwork results from its Twin Hills Gold Project, demonstrating gold recoveries of 92% to 99% into rougher flotation concentrates from both the 309 and Lone Sister deposits. These results, achieved using conventional flotation methods, provide strong confidence in a flotation-based processing option. While CIL results at Lone Sister were encouraging (87-89% recovery), the 309 deposit showed lower CIL extractions compared to historical data, necessitating further investigation and optimization before a preferred processing flowsheet can be determined.

## SHN: Drilling commences at Burdekin Veins, Sybil

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shn-drilling-commences-at-burdekin-veins-sybil--5f82b512-efa9-4715-b0ab-af89d667743d) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shn-drilling-commences-at-burdekin-veins-sybil--5f82b512-efa9-4715-b0ab-af89d667743d.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T21:48:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T22:21:50.515Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T22:21:50.515Z
- Company: Sunshine Metals Limited (SHN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154393)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.136
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Apparent Width Only, Deleterious Elements Present, Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play, Exploration Drilling

Sunshine Metals Limited has commenced a 28-hole, 2,680m reverse circulation drilling program at its Sybil Epithermal Gold Project in North Queensland. The program will conduct first-pass drilling at the Burdekin Veins and Cisco prospects, which have shown encouraging surface gold geochemistry, and will also follow up on deeper gold targets at Francis Creek East and extensions to the high-grade A Vein at Francis Creek. Results from this drilling are anticipated in November-December 2026.

## SHN: Annual Report to shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shn-annual-report-to-shareholders--2d4ea023-7e77-4ac6-8ed2-1f52f90c96f1) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/shn-annual-report-to-shareholders--2d4ea023-7e77-4ac6-8ed2-1f52f90c96f1.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T07:18:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T08:12:35.630Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T08:12:35.630Z
- Company: Sunshine Metals Limited (SHN)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03154213)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.717
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, QP/CP Signed, JORC Compliant, Metal Equivalent Opaque

Sunshine Metals Limited's 2026 Annual Report highlights a transformative year, marked by the strategic acquisition of the Mt Moss processing facility, significant growth in the Liontown Mineral Resource, and promising high-grade drill results from its Liontown and Sybil projects in North Queensland. The company is progressing towards first gold production in mid-2027, supported by successful capital raisings that have strengthened its financial position. Despite reporting a loss and a going concern note, the company is advancing its clear pathway from explorer to near-term gold producer.

## AIV: Mt Hogan Gold Project Resource Increase

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aiv-mt-hogan-gold-project-resource-increase--9894925b-630a-4083-b8c1-92a75e56cc75) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/aiv-mt-hogan-gold-project-resource-increase--9894925b-630a-4083-b8c1-92a75e56cc75.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-19T00:45:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-19T01:02:42.156Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-19T01:02:42.156Z
- Company: ActivEX Limited (AIV)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153993)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.595
- Atlas tags: Resource Update, Inferred Resource, Tonnage Growth, Grade Improvement, Contained Metal Growth, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, All Inferred, PEA-Supporting

ActivEX Limited announced a significant increase in the Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate for its Mt Hogan Gold Project, now totaling 9.8 Mt at 1.28 g/t Au for 403,000 ounces of contained gold. This updated estimate, which incorporates recent drilling and historical mining depletion, represents a 30% increase in contained gold compared to the previous estimate. While the resource remains entirely in the Inferred category, the company plans further work, including metallurgical and sampling testwork, to improve confidence and advance the project.

## A1M: High-Grade Gold Intersected at Oro Grande

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a1m-high-grade-gold-intersected-at-oro-grande--5414a059-cbca-4e51-bb16-4e67f13e67e6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/a1m-high-grade-gold-intersected-at-oro-grande--5414a059-cbca-4e51-bb16-4e67f13e67e6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-18T22:05:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-18T22:18:16.691Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-18T22:18:16.691Z
- Company: AIC Mines Limited (A1M)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153810)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.524
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

AIC Mines has reported successful first-pass drilling at the Oro Grande prospect, intersecting two distinct mineralised zones. The results include a high-grade gold intercept of 5.6m at 5.1 g/t Au and anomalous copper, silver, and zinc mineralisation.

## CTO: Letter to Shareholders and Proxy Form- Section 249F Meeting

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cto-letter-to-shareholders-and-proxy-form-section-249f-meeting--5ff28a0c-8676-4ad3-b46d-f1f21b05dd38) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cto-letter-to-shareholders-and-proxy-form-section-249f-meeting--5ff28a0c-8676-4ad3-b46d-f1f21b05dd38.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T08:14:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T09:02:23.912Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T09:02:23.912Z
- Company: Citigold Corporation Limited (CTO)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153031)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.215
- Atlas tags: Nearology Play

Citigold Corporation Limited has issued a letter to shareholders recommending they vote against six resolutions proposed by DEP Nominees Pty Ltd to replace the current board. The Directors argue the takeover attempt is opportunistic, lacks a substantive plan, and threatens the continuity required to restart the Charters Towers Gold Project.

## CTO: Notice of Meeting and Proxy Form- Section 249D Meeting

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cto-notice-of-meeting-and-proxy-form-section-249d-meeting--e040f8c1-b74c-4001-a97b-2837faa40790) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/cto-notice-of-meeting-and-proxy-form-section-249d-meeting--e040f8c1-b74c-4001-a97b-2837faa40790.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-15T08:07:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-15T09:02:21.550Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-15T09:02:21.550Z
- Company: Citigold Corporation Limited (CTO)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03153026)
- Atlas sentiment: -0.368
- Atlas tags: Historical Estimate Only, Stale Estimate

Citigold Corporation Limited has issued a Notice of General Meeting, requisitioned under section 249D, to be held on November 17, 2026. Shareholders will vote on resolutions to elect three new directors and remove the current Executive Chairman and two Non-Executive Directors. The current board strongly recommends shareholders vote against all seven resolutions, citing concerns about disruption, lack of a clear plan from the requisitioning shareholders, and disproportionate control.

## NMR: Quarterly Activities Report

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nmr-quarterly-activities-report--77eb1635-185e-4359-bf92-fa129cf1f50b) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/nmr-quarterly-activities-report--77eb1635-185e-4359-bf92-fa129cf1f50b.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:25:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T22:12:18.972Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T22:12:18.972Z
- Company: Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited (NMR)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152636)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.842
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, QA/QC Disclosed, Inferred Resource, Stale Data Re-release

Native Mineral Resources Holdings Limited reported a record quarter for gold production at its Charters Towers Gold Project, achieving its first positive quarterly operating cash flow. The Blackjack Processing Plant delivered record gold output, head grade, and plant availability. Additionally, new drilling at Blackjack North Pit returned strong gold intercepts, and the company secured an A$18 million refinancing package to strengthen its liquidity.

## ML8: Investor Presentation - Gold Conference

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ml8-investor-presentation-gold-conference--247c8be9-1b5b-4e5d-a7ef-19811e646224) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ml8-investor-presentation-gold-conference--247c8be9-1b5b-4e5d-a7ef-19811e646224.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-14T04:12:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T05:06:48.757Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T05:06:48.757Z
- Company: Moonlight Resources Ltd (ML8)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152334)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.448
- Atlas tags: No QP/CP Disclosure, Cut-off Undisclosed

Moonlight Resources Ltd has defined a significant near-surface gold exploration target at its Clermont project in Queensland, encompassing 16.2 to 19.8 million tonnes at 0.94 to 1.15 g/t gold for 443 to 662 thousand ounces of contained gold across the Leo Grande, Goldfinger, and Petersens prospects. This conceptual estimate sets the foundation for future resource definition, with planned RC drilling programs designed to test the validity of interpreted mineralised extensions and deliver successive Mineral Resource Estimate updates.

# Atlas tag definitions

- **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm.
- **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length.
- **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit.
- **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates).
- **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness.
- **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty.
- **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document.
- **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release.
- **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery.
- **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results.
- **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves.
- **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.
- **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors.
- **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal.
- **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved.
- **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics.
- **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes.
- **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.
- **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison.
- **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard.
- **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.
- **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.
- **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence.
- **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling.
- **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down.
- **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning.
- **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain.
- **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion.
- **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation.
- **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers.
- **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling.
- **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding.
- **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting.
- **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience.
- **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component.
- **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.
- **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.
- **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component.
- **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence.
- **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation.
- **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation.
- **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.
- **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route.
- **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route.
- **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work.
- **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery.
- **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established.
- **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material.
- **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result.
- **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected.
- **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).
- **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet.
- **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX.
- **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.