# Silver Mining News in Queensland

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## ILT: Orient Bulk Sample Ore Sorting Update

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-orient-bulk-sample-ore-sorting-update--7f517af4-5d24-41a3-a869-4e879a4f195f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-orient-bulk-sample-ore-sorting-update--7f517af4-5d24-41a3-a869-4e879a4f195f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-20T22:57:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-20T23:08:27.814Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-20T23:08:27.814Z
- Company: Iltani Resources Limited (ILT)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03155092)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.358
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Single Domain Only

Iltani Resources has successfully completed initial ore sorting testwork on a 5-tonne bulk sample of Orient diamond drill core using TOMRA's DE-XRT technology. The process yielded a 22% product mass, and sorted material has been dispatched to Core Metallurgy for upcoming flotation testwork and assay analysis.

## MMA: Australian Gold Conference 2026 Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-australian-gold-conference-2026-presentation--94d49b0b-e32e-4636-9f96-b104767dc4ff) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-australian-gold-conference-2026-presentation--94d49b0b-e32e-4636-9f96-b104767dc4ff.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T21:25:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T22:12:29.283Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T22:12:29.283Z
- Company: Maronan Metals Limited (MMA)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03151985)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.455
- Atlas tags: Mill Route

Maronan Metals Limited presented an investor update at the Australian Gold Conference, highlighting its Maronan Silver-Lead and Copper-Gold Project in Queensland. The company reported positive metallurgical testwork results for both lead-silver and copper-gold flotation, achieving high recoveries and concentrate grades. The presentation also emphasized a recent A$22 million strategic investment by Kinterra Capital, ongoing 40,000m drilling to support an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and Pre-Feasibility Study in H2 FY27, and compelling economics from a prior PEA.

## Maronan Metals draws in $20m for silver push

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/maronan-metals-draws-in-20m-for-silver-push--4a6deeab-f3af-4961-a955-067d8284f232) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/maronan-metals-draws-in-20m-for-silver-push--4a6deeab-f3af-4961-a955-067d8284f232.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T20:18:27.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T21:06:50.521Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T21:06:50.521Z
- Company: Maronan Metals (ASX:MMA)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/maronan-metals-draws-in-20m-for-silver-push/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.665
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed

Maronan Metals has secured firm commitments for a $20 million placement to accelerate its flagship silver-lead and copper-gold project towards a Definitive Feasibility Study. The funds will support expanded drilling, engineering, and metallurgical testing. Recent drill results have also highlighted high-grade silver-lead and copper-gold intercepts.

## Tartana’s new boss says the critical minerals junior is ready to tell its story

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tartana-s-new-boss-says-the-critical-minerals-junior-is-ready-to-tell-its-story--618a0221-7b13-43d5-b5f4-d51b0a9bff59) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tartana-s-new-boss-says-the-critical-minerals-junior-is-ready-to-tell-its-story--618a0221-7b13-43d5-b5f4-d51b0a9bff59.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T19:25:32.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T21:09:44.527Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T21:09:44.527Z
- Company: Tartana Minerals (TAT)
- Original source: [stockhead](https://stockhead.com.au/resources/tartanas-new-boss-says-the-critical-minerals-junior-is-ready-to-tell-its-story/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.275
- Atlas tags: Infill Drilling

Tartana Minerals has appointed new executive chairman Sonny Didugu following a board spill, with a focus on re-evaluating its North Queensland assets. The company has commenced new drilling at the Nightflower silver prospect and is working to unlock value across its copper, zinc, and tin-tungsten portfolio.

## BMR: Torpys discovery delivers high-grade Ag-Pb-Zn from just 12m

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmr-torpys-discovery-delivers-high-grade-ag-pb-zn-from-just-12m--5356f50b-60e2-44ba-b9c7-c67a5802578c) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmr-torpys-discovery-delivers-high-grade-ag-pb-zn-from-just-12m--5356f50b-60e2-44ba-b9c7-c67a5802578c.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-12T22:44:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-12T23:07:18.353Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-12T23:07:18.353Z
- Company: Ballymore Resources Limited (BMR)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03151598)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.593
- Atlas tags: None

Ballymore Resources Limited has announced high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium drill results from the Torpy's discovery within its Ruddygore Project in North Queensland. Key intercepts include 16m at 36.5 g/t silver, 1.3% lead, 2.4% zinc, and 2.5 g/t indium from 12m downhole in BTPRC022, with a high-grade sub-interval of 1m at 207.7 g/t silver, 9.9% lead, and 12.5% zinc. These results extend shallow mineralization and have been incorporated into an updated 3D geological model to refine exploration targets.

## ILT: Equity Placement to Raise $4.6 Million

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-equity-placement-to-raise-4-6-million--936ebcce-61c5-493e-aba8-025bc08ac61f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-equity-placement-to-raise-4-6-million--936ebcce-61c5-493e-aba8-025bc08ac61f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T23:11:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-02T00:14:19.960Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-02T00:14:19.960Z
- Company: Iltani Resources Limited (ILT)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147645)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.628
- Atlas tags: Cornerstone Investor

Iltani Resources has secured firm commitments for a $4.6 million equity placement at $0.39 per share. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the Orient Resource Extension Drilling Program, targeting 145 drill holes to grow the Orient Mineral Resource.

## ILT: Date of Annual General Meeting

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-date-of-annual-general-meeting--799e1e99-8567-4fed-ae5c-a8a2aa7b3f01) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-date-of-annual-general-meeting--799e1e99-8567-4fed-ae5c-a8a2aa7b3f01.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T06:05:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T06:15:22.623Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T06:15:22.623Z
- Company: Iltani Resources Limited (ILT)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147353)
- Atlas sentiment: 0
- Atlas tags: JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed

Iltani Resources has announced the date for its Annual General Meeting, scheduled for 26 November 2026. The release also provides a summary of the Orient Project's JORC Mineral Resource estimate, totaling 62.5 Mt at 81.5 g/t Ag Eq.

## MMA: Sydney Mining Club Presentation

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-sydney-mining-club-presentation--310a3e6c-6ee0-4b01-b1c9-b0525634619a) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/mma-sydney-mining-club-presentation--310a3e6c-6ee0-4b01-b1c9-b0525634619a.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T01:53:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T02:24:00.620Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T02:24:00.620Z
- Company: Maronan Metals Limited (MMA)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03147213)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.717
- Atlas tags: Mill Route

Maronan Metals Limited presented an investor update for its Maronan Silver Project in Queensland, highlighting a significant mineral endowment of 33.1 Mt Silver-Lead Resource (115 Moz Ag, 2 Mt Pb) and 32.0 Mt Copper-Gold Resource (271 kt Cu, 649 koz Au). The company reported compelling Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) results, with an NPV8% of A$908 million at spot prices, based on a small portion of the total resource. Recent achievements include a A$22 million strategic placement by Kinterra Capital, the granting of a Mineral Development Licence, and positive metallurgical testwork results for both silver-lead and copper-gold.

## ILT: 2026 Annual Report to Shareholders

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-2026-annual-report-to-shareholders--cb79a78e-db2f-4006-a8b4-f9b3f2dba3d0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/ilt-2026-annual-report-to-shareholders--cb79a78e-db2f-4006-a8b4-f9b3f2dba3d0.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-29T07:39:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T14:39:27.673Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T14:39:27.673Z
- Company: Iltani Resources Limited (ILT)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03145529)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.748
- Atlas tags: Maiden Resource, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Contained Metal Growth, Cut-off Disclosed, Metal Equivalent Opaque, Inferred Resource

Iltani Resources Limited reported a transformational year in its 2026 Annual Report, highlighted by the maiden JORC compliant Mineral Resource Estimates for its Orient Silver-Indium Project. The combined MRE stands at 62.5Mt at 82 g/t Ag Eq., confirming it as Australia’s largest known silver-indium deposit. The company also secured an A$8 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation, comprising non-dilutive funding and an equity placement, and progressed its largest drilling program to date.

## BMR: Torpys High-Grade Mineralisation Extends Towards Surface

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmr-torpys-high-grade-mineralisation-extends-towards-surface--45caaf0e-5aa5-4a90-8cb4-f51c2f8c6533) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/bmr-torpys-high-grade-mineralisation-extends-towards-surface--45caaf0e-5aa5-4a90-8cb4-f51c2f8c6533.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-09-23T23:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T00:20:34.955Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T00:20:34.955Z
- Company: Ballymore Resources Limited (BMR)
- Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143256)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.83
- Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Apparent Width Only

Ballymore Resources has reported further high-grade silver-lead-zinc-indium assay results from its Torpy’s discovery in North Queensland, extending mineralization towards the surface. Intercepts include 2m at 334.0 g/t Ag, 15.61% Pb, 19.08% Zn and 6.4 g/t In from 27m in BTPRC018, and 4m at 284.4 g/t Ag, 15.79% Pb, 10.40% Zn & 7.9 g/t In from 37m in the same hole. The results support an emerging interpretation of multiple high-grade mineralized shoots within a broader polymetallic system, with further assays pending.

# 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.