Latest Cobalt News

Alliance Nickel is advancing its NiWest project by exploring vat leaching to reduce capital costs and has completed initial gold drilling at Wanbanna, while continuing offtake talks with Stellantis and considering a NASDAQ listing via de-SPAC.

Metal Bank reports exceptional gold recovery results from its Seven Leaders Prospect near Kalgoorlie, highlighting a 72.5% gravity recovery and over 99% leaching efficiency, underpinning its near-term production ambitions.

Kairos Minerals has delivered strong final drill results from its Mt York Gold Project, underpinning an updated resource estimate and an ambitious drilling program planned for 2026.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Ardea Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a placement and launched a A$2 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project. The capital injection supports the finalisation of a key feasibility study and ongoing project development.

Havilah Resources has finalised a significant transaction with Sandfire Resources for the Kalkaroo copper-gold project, receiving $31.5 million in cash and shares, while advancing promising drilling at Birksgate.

West Coast Silver’s recent aircore drilling at Elizabeth Hill has confirmed and extended high-grade silver mineralisation beyond historic mine areas, revealing promising near-surface targets and new base metal prospects.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced loss after tax of $41.2 million for 2025, underpinned by steady production and strategic progress on its ENC HPAL project and sustainability initiatives.

Metal Bank Limited has intersected thick, high-grade near-surface graphite adjacent to its Millennium copper-cobalt-gold resource in northwest Queensland, potentially adding a valuable critical mineral to the project.

Nickel Industries has received a significant 60% increase in its 2026 nickel ore sales quota, positioning the company to capitalise on rising nickel prices and ramp up its next-generation processing projects.

Western Yilgarn NL has announced a significant discovery of high-grade cobalt, scandium, nickel, copper, and lead mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project in Western Australia, reinforcing its strategic foothold in critical minerals.

Coda Minerals has updated the economics of its Elizabeth Creek Copper-Silver Project, reflecting significant rises in copper and silver prices since August 2025, boosting the project's valuation and reinforcing its development case.