Latest Cobalt Market News

Legacy Minerals has lodged an exploration licence application over the Nico Young nickel-cobalt deposit in NSW, securing a nationally significant resource with no acquisition cost. This strategic move positions the company to capitalize on future nickel and cobalt market recoveries.

Cobalt Blue Holdings progresses its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery towards a Final Investment Decision while expanding into copper and base metals through the Halls Creek Project. The cobalt market faces a structural shift amid DRC export restrictions, supporting a strategic corporate rebrand and leadership changes.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited announces a strategic pivot with a proposed rebranding to Core Blue Minerals Limited and an Earn-in agreement for the Halls Creek Project, marking its diversification beyond cobalt into copper and other base metals.

Jervois Global Limited has entered a pivotal recapitalization agreement with Millstreet Capital Management, involving a US$145 million equity injection and a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company aims to strengthen its balance sheet and continue operations uninterrupted while preparing for a strategic restart of its nickel-cobalt refinery in Brazil.

Alliance Nickel Ltd has completed a definitive feasibility study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, revealing strong financial metrics, increased ore reserves, and strategic collaborations with global automakers. The project is positioned to become a low-cost, sustainable supplier of high-purity nickel and cobalt for the burgeoning electric vehicle market.

Rimfire Pacific Mining's December 2024 quarterly report reveals its highest-grade scandium intercept to date at Murga and strategic expansion with the Rabbit Trap Scandium Project acquisition, alongside promising cobalt-copper results at Broken Hill.

Australian Mines Limited reports a substantial increase in scandium mineral resources at its Flemington project and progresses its maiden drilling programs in Brazil, positioning itself for growth amid challenging nickel and cobalt markets.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has completed a non-renounceable entitlement issue, raising just over half a million dollars but leaving a significant shortfall of shares unclaimed. The company now holds discretion to place these shortfall shares within three months.