Latest Nickel And Cobalt News

Western Mines Group Ltd (ASX:WMG) has released assay results from three Phase 4 reverse circulation drill holes at its Mulga Tank Project, confirming broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralisation with notable high-grade intervals. Drilling continues amid weather and fuel supply challenges.

Ardea Resources reports steady progress on the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, with the Japanese-Australian Consortium increasing its stake to 35%. The project moves closer to a potential 50% joint venture ownership upon a positive investment decision.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been formally recognised in the Japan–US Critical Minerals Joint Fact Sheet, highlighting its strategic role in securing nickel and cobalt supply chains. This inclusion underscores growing international cooperation and significant funding commitments for the project’s development.

Corazon Mining Limited has secured rights to apply for exploration licences covering 537 km² in the Plutonic Marymia Greenstone Belt, following a withdrawal agreement with IGO Limited that includes access to proprietary historical data.

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.

Terra Metals has confirmed a substantial new titanium-vanadium-gallium mineralised system at its Southwest Prospect, dramatically expanding the Dante Project’s resource potential with critical metals now in focus.

Western Mines Group has revealed extensive nickel sulphide mineralisation in the diamond tail of drill hole MTRC011 at its Mulga Tank Project, confirming two promising mineralised horizons that could double the site's resource potential.

Ardea Resources’ subsidiary Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd has received conditional, non-binding letters of support from Export Finance Australia and the US Export-Import Bank for up to AUD 1 billion in financing for its Goongarrie Hub nickel-cobalt project.

Sabre Resources reports significant rare earth, critical metals, and uranium anomalies from its Northern Territory projects, advancing plans for targeted drilling while maintaining a strong cash position.

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.

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.