Latest Nickel And Cobalt News

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.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports promising scandium drilling results at Murga and Rabbit Trap, alongside a significant new gold-antimony discovery at Broken Hill, positioning the company for resource growth and strategic opportunities.

Verity Resources has delivered strong drilling results at its Monument Gold Project, secured full ownership of Botswana copper-silver assets, and confirmed significant rare earth mineralisation in Brazil, setting the stage for a pivotal 2026.

Nico Resources has progressed key development activities at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, preparing for an infill drilling campaign as nickel and cobalt prices rally on Indonesian supply policy shifts.

Alliance Nickel reported a $769,000 placement and a $422,000 R&D tax refund while progressing its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, despite renegotiating its Stellantis offtake agreement due to market shifts.

Australian Mines Limited reports strong gold drilling results at its Boa Vista project in Brazil and initiates new scandium-nickel-cobalt drilling in NSW, supported by a $4 million capital raise to accelerate exploration.

Parabellum Resources has completed Phase 3 drilling at its Miandetta prospect, confirming continuous near-surface nickel and cobalt mineralisation. The company is advancing exploration while actively seeking new precious and base metal projects.

Nordic Resources has expanded its Kopsa gold-copper project in Finland through an upsized drilling program, confirming significant new mineralised zones and securing over A$10 million in institutional funding.

Western Mines Group has launched its 2026 exploration drilling campaign at the Mulga Tank nickel project, backed by recent capital raises and government grants. The program aims to expand and confirm high-grade nickel sulphide resources in Western Australia’s Eastern Goldfields.

Firebird Metals has commissioned its proprietary equipment for producing advanced lithium-manganese-rich cathode materials at its China pilot plant, aiming to start production in February 2026 with customer samples planned for later in the year. The project is co-funded by strategic partner Taza Metal Technologies, reducing capital risk and accelerating development.

Parabellum Resources has confirmed continuous, near-surface nickel-cobalt mineralisation at its Miandetta prospect, extending the deposit's footprint significantly. Phase 3 drilling results reveal multiple high-grade intercepts, reinforcing the project's potential in New South Wales.

Chalice Mining’s Pre-Feasibility Study confirms the Gonneville Project as a long-life, low-cost critical minerals mine in Western Australia, projecting A$4.7 billion pre-tax free cashflow over 23 years with rapid payback.