Latest Nickel And Copper News

IGO Limited reports improved safety metrics and steady production despite operational headwinds, maintaining a strong balance sheet and positive cash flow.

Galileo Mining’s latest drilling at Norseman confirms significant palladium, platinum, and gold mineralisation over a 10km strike, underpinning plans for follow-up resource testing. The company remains well-capitalised to advance exploration.

Miramar Resources has secured a $250,000 government refund for its Bangemall geophysical survey, revealing promising Norilsk-style nickel-copper-PGE conductors. The company advances exploration and nears a JV deal with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania.

Verity Resources has acquired the remaining 34% joint venture interest in its Botswana copper-silver and nickel projects, gaining 100% ownership of a strategically significant critical metals portfolio. This move positions Verity to accelerate development in a region benefiting from major US export-import bank financing.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has secured a crucial works approval for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery, pushing Australia’s first dedicated cobalt processing plant closer to a final investment decision by the end of 2025.

Centaurus Metals has successfully raised $3.1 million through a Share Purchase Plan, complementing a recent $20 million placement to fund the development of its flagship Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil.

Verity Resources has successfully raised $3 million through a two-tranche placement to accelerate drilling and resource upgrades at its Monument Gold Project amid strong gold market conditions.

Miramar Resources has partnered with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania in a multi-million-dollar joint venture to explore for large-scale nickel-copper-platinum group element deposits at the Bangemall Projects in Western Australia.

Centaurus Metals Limited has opened a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) to raise up to AUD 3 million by offering shares at a 20% discount, accompanied by free attaching options. This initiative complements a recent $20 million placement to institutional investors and aims to fund key nickel and copper projects in Brazil.

Scorpion Minerals has completed a significant field sampling program at its Pharos Gold Project in Western Australia, with assay results expected soon after laboratory delays. The company plans follow-up drilling targeting historic high-grade zones along a major shear corridor.

IGO Limited reported a robust operational quarter with improved safety and solid production at Greenbushes and Nova, offset by challenges at its Kwinana lithium refinery and an expected asset impairment.

Kuniko Limited has applied for NOK 60 million in funding to develop a sustainable, low-emission battery metals supply chain in Norway, partnering with industry and research leaders including Stellantis.