Latest Nickel Industries (ASX:NIC) News

Nickel Industries welcomes Sphere Corp as a strategic partner with a 10% stake in the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, while revising acquisition terms to reduce cash outflows and securing a 15-year exclusive ore supply deal.

Nickel Industries reported a 57% drop in quarterly EBITDA due to mining quota delays but showcased robust HPAL margins and advanced commissioning at its Excelsior project, supported by a strategic investment from Sphere Corp.

Nickel Industries faced a challenging December quarter due to delayed regulatory approvals impacting ore sales, yet the company kicked off 2026 with robust nickel ore sales and record earnings from its HPAL project.

Nickel Industries has secured a strategic partner in Sphere Corp., which will acquire a 10% interest in the ENC HPAL project and enter into a nickel offtake agreement, marking a significant step into Western aerospace markets.

Nickel Industries has secured approval to increase its 2025 nickel ore sales quota by 1.5 million wet metric tonnes, enabling immediate sales resumption. This milestone is underpinned by a groundbreaking environmental permit that supports innovative, sustainable mining practices.

Nickel Industries reported a robust Q3 2025 with a 20% rise in RKEF EBITDA and a successful US$800 million debt refinancing, despite operational challenges at its Hengjaya Mine. The company also marked zero lost time injuries and advanced key projects toward production.

Nickel Industries has successfully issued US$800 million in senior unsecured notes at a 9% coupon, extending its debt maturity to 2030 and reducing annual amortisation by US$88 million. The company also launched a tender offer to repurchase higher-cost notes maturing in 2028.

Nickel Industries Limited plans to issue new senior unsecured notes while tendering its existing 2028 notes, aiming to extend its debt maturity profile and optimize its capital structure.

Nickel Industries reported a robust 81% rise in half-year profit to US$25.5 million, while advancing the Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project towards commissioning. The company also declared a final dividend and highlighted sustainability achievements.

Nickel Industries reported record ore sales and EBITDA at its Hengjaya Mine for the June 2025 quarter, alongside significant progress on key projects and sustainability initiatives.

Nickel Industries delivered a robust US$97.3 million Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025 despite production challenges and a declining nickel price. Key milestones include approval to nearly double Hengjaya Mine’s ore sales quota and a strategic deferral of substantial ENC acquisition payments.

Nickel Industries delivered a record US$72.4 million EBITDA in Q4 2024, driven by strong operational milestones and strategic project advancements. However, currency fluctuations posed a significant challenge, underscoring the company’s exposure to foreign exchange risks.