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AU:QML

QMines Ltd.

(Sydney:QML)

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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.05
â–¼(-11.67% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/19/26
The score is held back primarily by continued losses and weak cash generation despite revenue growth. Low leverage supports financial stability, but technical signals are mixed and valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no stated dividend.
Positive Factors
Low leverage
A very low debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility for an exploration company. Low leverage reduces interest burdens and bankruptcy risk, enabling QMines to fund drilling or project advancement through equity or modest borrowings without heavy fixed-cost pressure.
Revenue growth with positive gross margin
Consistent revenue growth and a positive gross margin indicate underlying operational viability beyond one-off items. For an exploration firm, improving top-line and positive gross margins increase the chance of scaling activities toward development and make future transition to profitability more attainable as projects mature.
Asset-centric exploration pipeline
A portfolio of tenements and active exploration provides structural optionality: discoveries can be progressed to development or monetised via transactions or JV deals. This asset-base model creates long-term value upside independent of short-term market moves, given successful resource definition.
Negative Factors
Negative operating and free cash flow
Persistent negative operating and free cash flows weaken the company's ability to self-fund exploration and development. Over months this increases reliance on external capital, heightens dilution risk, and can force timing changes to drilling or development plans if financing conditions tighten.
Consistent unprofitability
Negative EBIT and net margins signal the business is not yet generating sustainable earnings. Continued losses erode retained capital and limit reinvestment capacity, making long-term project funding and shareholder returns dependent on successful capital raises or materially improved operating performance.
Exploration-stage funding and outcome risk
As an exploration-focused company, QMines faces binary discovery and development outcomes but currently reports losses and weak cash generation. That structural mismatch raises the likelihood of recurring financing needs, project delays, or asset sales before economic resources are realised.

QMines Ltd. (QML) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)

QMines Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionQMines Limited engages in the development and exploration of copper and gold projects in Australia. The company's flagship project is the Mount Chalmers copper and gold mine covering an area of approximately 316 square kilometers located to the northeast of Rockhampton. It also holds interest in the Silverwood project, which consists of 78 subblocks covering approximately 234 square kilometers located to south of Warwick in Queensland; the Warroo project comprising 72 sub-blocks, which covers an area of approximately 216 square kilometers located to west of Stanthorpe in Queensland; and the Herries Range project that consists of 110 sub-blocks covering an area of approximately 330 square kilometers located to west of Warwick in south-east Queensland. The company was incorporated in 2020 and is headquartered in Mosman, Australia.
How the Company Makes Moneynull

QMines Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Revenue grew 12.87%, but profitability remains weak with negative net and EBIT margins. Balance sheet leverage is low (debt-to-equity 0.069) and the equity base is healthy, yet negative ROE and negative operating/free cash flow indicate ongoing financial strain.
Income Statement
45
Neutral
QMines Ltd. has shown some revenue growth, with a 12.87% increase in the latest year. However, the company is struggling with profitability, as evidenced by negative net profit margins and EBIT margins. The gross profit margin remains positive, but the overall financial health is impacted by consistent losses.
Balance Sheet
55
Neutral
The balance sheet is relatively stable with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.069, indicating low leverage. However, the return on equity is negative, reflecting ongoing losses. The equity ratio is healthy, suggesting a strong equity base relative to total assets.
Cash Flow
40
Negative
Cash flow analysis reveals challenges, with negative operating cash flow and free cash flow. Although there is a positive free cash flow growth rate, the operating cash flow to net income ratio is negative, indicating cash flow issues relative to earnings.
BreakdownTTMJun 2025Jun 2024Jun 2023Jun 2022Jun 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue14.97K88.23K178.21K22.17K0.002.51K
Gross Profit-53.49K88.23K178.21K22.17K-234.62K-9.05K
EBITDA-3.23M-2.72M-2.88M-5.66M-2.93M-1.57M
Net Income-3.73M-2.94M-3.37M-5.70M-3.17M-1.58M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets35.95M27.91M21.49M16.39M12.79M14.38M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments5.84M3.50M607.79K2.29M1.03M9.05M
Total Debt1.61M1.74M1.36M0.000.000.00
Total Liabilities2.66M2.61M3.41M455.11K386.80K336.67K
Stockholders Equity33.29M25.30M18.08M15.94M12.40M14.04M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-8.77M-6.19M-6.07M-4.65M-8.01M-3.53M
Operating Cash Flow-6.94M-4.46M-4.57M-4.49M-4.88M-2.91M
Investing Cash Flow-1.75M-1.81M-1.49M-169.09K-3.13M-616.00K
Financing Cash Flow13.05M9.18M4.37M5.91M0.0012.58M

QMines Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price0.06
Price Trends
50DMA
0.06
Negative
100DMA
0.05
Negative
200DMA
0.05
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
>-0.01
Positive
RSI
45.59
Neutral
STOCH
38.10
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:QML, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 0.06 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.05, above the 50-day MA of 0.06, and above the 200-day MA of 0.05, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.59 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.10 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:QML.

QMines Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
61
Neutral
$10.43B7.12-0.05%2.87%2.86%-36.73%
49
Neutral
AU$55.57M-1.38-48.78%―――
47
Neutral
AU$33.03M-2.63-12.73%――48.47%
46
Neutral
AU$7.06M-3.07-57.65%――-66.67%
44
Neutral
AU$43.02M-8.57-8.12%――43.48%
43
Neutral
AU$28.91M8.282.76%――26.92%
43
Neutral
AU$400.21M-3.44-31.56%――86.21%
* Basic Materials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
AU:QML
QMines Ltd.
0.05
<0.01
15.91%
AU:COY
Coppermoly Limited
0.01
>-0.01
-33.33%
AU:CAE
Cannindah Resources Limited
0.03
-0.05
-60.98%
AU:GSN
Great Southern Mining Limited
0.03
<0.01
26.09%
AU:FRS
Forrestania Resources Limited
0.39
0.37
1850.00%
AU:HAR
Haranga Resources Limited
0.13
0.07
123.21%

QMines Ltd. Corporate Events

QMines Uncovers Bonanza Gold and Silver and Maps Larger System at Mount Mackenzie
Mar 17, 2026

QMines has reported bonanza-grade gold and silver assays from diamond drill hole MMDD010 at the Vein355 prospect within its Mount Mackenzie Project in Central Queensland. The hole confirmed a coherent shallow mineralised breccia, including standout intercepts such as 1 metre at 108 grams per tonne gold and 61.9 grams per tonne silver from 11 metres, within broader high-grade zones.

In parallel, the company has reprocessed and applied 3D inversion to historical Induced Polarisation data, significantly sharpening the model of the shallow hydrothermal architecture at Mount Mackenzie. This work has outlined five undrilled near-surface targets across a 1.2 kilometre by 750 metre area and identified two lithocap-style centres plus three sulphide-bearing structural conduits, indicating a much larger high-sulphidation system and supporting potential for substantial expansion of gold and silver mineralisation.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines releases 2026 interim financial report for half year to 31 December 2025
Mar 16, 2026

QMines Ltd. has released its 2026 Interim Report for the half year ended 31 December 2025, outlining the group’s consolidated financial performance, position, and cash flows. The report package includes the directors’ report, general information, full financial statements, accompanying notes, and an independent auditor’s report, providing investors and stakeholders with an updated view of the company’s financial health and governance.

The interim disclosure offers transparency on how the business is tracking midway through its financial year and can influence market perceptions of its risk profile and capital management. By publishing an auditor’s independence declaration and a detailed review by directors, QMines reinforces its compliance posture and gives the market tools to assess its operational trajectory ahead of future capital or strategic decisions.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines extends high-grade Mount Mackenzie hits and flags porphyry potential
Mar 8, 2026

QMines has reported further strong drill results from its first deep diamond program at the Mount Mackenzie project, intersecting multiple high-grade gold and silver zones that remain open along strike and at depth. The latest holes also delivered the strongest copper intercept to date, confirming high-grade mineralisation persists to around 300 metres and highlighting a vertically extensive system.

Geological indicators, including an enargite-bearing assemblage and pathfinder geochemistry, suggest a well-developed lithocap with growing evidence for an untested copper-gold porphyry feeder at depth. With 20 additional holes awaiting assays and two rigs continuing to drill, the campaign is expanding the scale of North Knoll and could materially influence QMines’ growth prospects and attractiveness to investors seeking exposure to large porphyry-style discoveries.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Flags Visible Gold in Drilling at Mount Mackenzie Vein 355
Feb 25, 2026

QMines has reported the observation of visible gold in diamond core from hole MMDD010 at the Vein 355 prospect within its Mount Mackenzie gold and silver project in Central Queensland. The mineralisation is hosted in vuggy, strongly oxidised volcanic breccia with silica veinlets and oxidised sulphides, pointing to a highly permeable breccia horizon consistent with an epithermal vein setting.

The company has prioritised adjacent fractured and rubbly intervals in the same hole for rush assaying, with nine holes now completed at Vein 355 and further drilling under way to test continuity along strike. While no assay results are yet available, the early visual evidence of gold supports the geological model and, if confirmed by laboratory data, could enhance the project’s high-grade potential and inform future exploration strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Boosts Develin Creek Resource to Underpin Phase 2 Expansion
Feb 22, 2026

QMines has reported a substantial upgrade to the Mineral Resource Estimate at its Develin Creek Copper–Zinc–Gold–Silver Project in Queensland. The resource now totals 4.70 million tonnes, with 90% classified as Indicated, reflecting improved geological understanding and results from recent infill and extension drilling programs.

Indicated Mineral Resources at Develin Creek have increased 46% to 4.22 million tonnes at 0.98% copper and 1.08% zinc, materially de‑risking the project and supporting Phase 2 mine planning. The mineralisation remains open along strike and at depth, and optimisation studies have commenced to move Develin Creek toward development readiness and integration into QMines’ broader Mt Chalmers hub strategy.

This is QMines’ eighth resource upgrade since listing and underscores a consistent track record of resource growth across its portfolio. Management views Develin Creek as a key future production source, with further upside potential expected from ongoing exploration and a separate resource upgrade underway at the Mt Mackenzie project.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Launches Definitive Feasibility Study for Mt Chalmers Copper-Gold Project
Feb 9, 2026

QMines has commenced a Definitive Feasibility Study for its Mt Chalmers copper-gold project in Central Queensland, marking a transition from explorer to potential producer. The study spans mining, processing, infrastructure, environmental approvals and risk management, building on a previously completed pre-feasibility study to support a future development decision.

The company is pursuing a phased development strategy starting with a 1Mtpa base-case operation to accelerate first production and cashflow while reducing upfront capital and project risk. Management expects early cash generation to lessen reliance on equity raisings, limit shareholder dilution, support self-funded growth and position QMines to benefit from favourable copper and gold price conditions, while drilling continues at the high-grade Mt Mackenzie gold-silver project.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Sell with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Issues New Shares as Mt Mackenzie Drilling Progresses and Corporate Talks Begin
Feb 6, 2026

QMines Limited has issued 9,090,909 fully paid ordinary shares under provisions of the Corporations Act that allow on-sale of securities without a prospectus, confirming its ongoing compliance with Australian corporate reporting and disclosure requirements and indicating there is no undisclosed price-sensitive information associated with the issue. The company reported that exploration and diamond drilling at its Mt Mackenzie project is continuing, with partial assay results to be released once quality control and data validation are complete, and disclosed that it is in early, non-binding discussions regarding a potential corporate transaction, which could influence its strategic direction though there is no certainty any deal will proceed.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Seeks ASX Quotation for Shares Issued in Loan Conversion
Feb 6, 2026

QMines Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 9,090,909 new fully paid ordinary shares, issued as part consideration for a loan that was previously approved by shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting. The move formalizes the conversion of a portion of debt into equity, modestly expanding the company’s share base and signalling a step toward strengthening its capital structure and reducing leverage, with implications for dilution among existing shareholders and the company’s future funding flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Advances Queensland Copper-Gold Portfolio with Strong Drill Results and Fresh Funding
Jan 30, 2026

QMines advanced its Central Queensland exploration portfolio in the December 2025 quarter, progressing maiden multi-rig drilling at the high-grade Mount Mackenzie gold and silver project and completing the 2025 drilling program at the Develin Creek copper and zinc project. At Mount Mackenzie, the company drilled 17 reverse circulation and three diamond holes for 2,640 metres of an initial 5,000-metre program, returning broad intervals of high-grade gold and silver mineralisation consistent with a high sulphidation epithermal system, laying the groundwork for follow-up work in 2026. At Develin Creek, four RC and two diamond holes were completed for 1,139 metres, with assays confirming multiple zones of high-grade copper-equivalent mineralisation and improving geological continuity within the Sulphide City system, supporting the potential for resource growth. The quarter also saw QMines strengthen its balance sheet through a strongly supported A$7.5 million placement and a fully underwritten A$1.5 million share purchase plan, providing funding to continue its multi-asset exploration strategy and enhance the development prospects of its key copper and gold assets.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.07 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Refines Mt Chalmers Strategy to Fast-Track Copper–Gold Production
Jan 29, 2026

QMines has reset its development strategy for the flagship Mt Chalmers copper–gold project, adopting a single-asset, expandable 1 million tonne per annum phased development plan that prioritises rapid first production, early cashflow and reduced execution risk. Building on a 2024 Pre-Feasibility Study that outlined a low-cost, high-margin operation with a 10.4-year mine life, strong cashflow and robust returns, the company is moving toward a Definitive Feasibility Study under materially improved market conditions, including higher copper, gold and silver prices and lower treatment and refining charges, setting up a clearer approvals pathway and multiple value inflection points for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.07 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Adds Senior Talent to Drive Mt Chalmers Copper-Gold Development
Jan 18, 2026

QMines Limited has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of veteran project specialist Richard Wittig as Development Manager and experienced geologist Thomas Bartschi as Exploration Manager and Site Senior Executive, moves aimed at accelerating the advancement of the Mt Chalmers copper-gold project and enhancing operational readiness. The new roles deepen the company’s technical, development and statutory site capabilities at a time when QMines is shifting from exploration to development, while the retirement of General Manager Operations James Anderson marks a generational change in its operational leadership as the company targets key development milestones and disciplined project execution in the coming years.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Issues New Shares and Continues Exploration at Mt Mackenzie
Jan 14, 2026

QMines Limited has issued 1,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares under provisions of the Corporations Act that allow on-sale of the securities without a disclosure document, confirming it is compliant with its continuous disclosure and financial reporting obligations and that there is no excluded information that needs to be disclosed. The company also notes that exploration and drilling programs at its Mt Mackenzie project are continuing, indicating ongoing investment in growing its resource base and advancing its portfolio of Queensland copper and gold assets.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Extends High-Grade Gold and Silver Mineralisation at Mount Mackenzie
Jan 11, 2026

QMines has reported further high-grade gold and silver intercepts from its maiden reverse circulation drilling campaign at the Mount Mackenzie project, with 22 of 36 planned holes completed for 3,240 metres of a 5,000-metre program. The latest assays from 12 holes at the North Knoll deposit show multiple shallow, broad zones of mineralisation with stacked, high-grade shoots, and confirm the presence of a deeper continuous gold-silver zone that extends below previously known mineralisation and remains open along strike and at depth. These results support the interpretation of a robust high-sulphidation epithermal system considered amenable to open-pit mining, reinforcing the continuity and growth potential of the resource and bolstering geological confidence for future mine design and optimisation studies as drilling continues with multiple rigs on site and further assays pending.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Director Increases Indirect Equity Stake Through Performance Rights Conversion
Jan 11, 2026

QMines Limited has disclosed a change in director Andrew Sparke’s indirect holdings following the conversion and issuance of securities tied to his various investment vehicles. Sparke, through Turkey Investments Pty Ltd, Olive Capital Pty Ltd and Sparkle AS Investments Pty Ltd, saw 950,000 performance rights convert into fully paid ordinary shares and was granted a further 17 million performance rights, increasing Turkey’s holdings to 28.44 million shares and 17.95 million performance rights; the changes stem from the achievement of vesting conditions and shareholder-approved performance rights issued at the company’s November 2025 annual meeting, signalling ongoing equity-based alignment of the director’s interests with company performance.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Issues 37 Million Unquoted Performance Rights Under Incentive Scheme
Jan 11, 2026

QMines Ltd has issued 37 million unquoted performance rights under its employee incentive scheme, with the new securities not intended to be quoted on the ASX. The move increases the company’s pool of unquoted equity-linked remuneration, aligning staff and management incentives with shareholder outcomes and signalling a continued focus on retaining and motivating key personnel through performance-based rewards.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMINES Seeks ASX Quotation for 1.5 Million Service-Based Shares
Jan 8, 2026

QMINES Limited has applied to the ASX for quotation of 1.5 million new fully paid ordinary shares, issued on 8 January 2026 as consideration for services provided to the company. The issuance, disclosed via an Appendix 2A filing, slightly expands the company’s share base and indicates the use of equity-based compensation arrangements, which can help preserve cash while potentially diluting existing shareholders by a modest amount.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

QMines Seeks ASX Quotation for 2.25 Million New Shares
Jan 6, 2026

QMINES Limited has applied to the Australian Securities Exchange for quotation of 2,250,000 new fully paid ordinary shares, following the exercise or conversion of existing options or other convertible securities. The additional shares, issued on 5 January 2026, will increase the company’s quoted capital base on the ASX, potentially enhancing liquidity for shareholders and modestly diluting existing holdings as the new securities commence trading.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:QML) stock is a Hold with a A$0.06 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on QMines Ltd. stock, see the AU:QML Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 19, 2026