Latest Cobalt News

True North Copper has kicked off a major 2026 drilling campaign at its Mt Oxide Project, aiming to extend the Aquila copper-cobalt-silver discovery and advance resource growth across the district.

Firebird Metals has locked in exclusive global rights to key LMFP patents through 2045 and commissioned lithium-manganese-rich cathode equipment, progressing its Australian Demonstration Plant with a $2 million ARENA grant.

Talisman Mining’s first air-core drilling at East Peak Hill in NSW uncovers promising gold and copper-cobalt-zinc mineralisation, setting the stage for a follow-up program in May to test vein-style gold and porphyry copper-gold targets.

Antipa Minerals completed its CY2025 drilling program at the Minyari Gold-Copper Project, revealing new high-grade zones and boosting its Mineral Resource Estimate to 3.6 million ounces gold equivalent. The company is progressing its Pre-Feasibility Study and has commenced a major new drilling campaign, supported by a strong cash position.

Castile Resources has kicked off pilot plant bench scale testing for its Rover 1 project, integrating a 41% resource upgrade and higher metal prices into its Bankable Feasibility Study. The company also secured $8.4 million in funding and is preparing for exploration drilling amid regional consolidation.

Flynn Gold has reported standout assay results from its Tasmanian projects, including exceptional silver-lead-zinc grades at Silver King and significant tungsten-gold mineralisation at Firetower and Warrentinna, underpinning a ramp-up in drilling and regional exploration.

Alliance Nickel is pursuing capital cost savings at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through vat leaching trials while reporting promising gold assay results from initial drilling at Australia United. A $4.15 million entitlement offer aims to fund these efforts amid ongoing offtake renegotiations with Stellantis.

Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) has completed its assay reporting for the 2025 Kopsa drilling program, revealing a new higher-grade stockwork zone and multiple mineralised extensions outside current resource boundaries. Drilling has resumed at Kopsa and Kiimala, with metallurgical testing underway and an updated resource estimate due in Q3 2026.

Western Yilgarn NL has reported a maiden discovery of high-grade gallium-tellurium mineralisation at its Ida Holmes Junction Project, alongside confirmation of extensive cobalt-nickel-copper-lead-scandium mineralisation continuity. The company also updated its substantial bauxite resource base in its March 2026 quarterly report.

Duketon Mining has kicked off its maiden drilling program at the Barlee Gold Project, targeting multiple large gold anomalies, while reporting a combined nickel resource exceeding 100,000 tonnes across its Rosie and C2 deposits.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

Alliance Nickel’s maiden drilling at Australia United delivers encouraging gold grades, opening pathways for expanded exploration and a potential joint venture.