Latest Nickel Cobalt Projects News

Clara Resources (ASX:C7A) sharpened its exploration focus on the Mareeba Gold Project, unveiling seven new targets from a LiDAR survey and expanding its tenure by 111 km². The company also refreshed its leadership and bolstered its cash position through a $1.13 million equity raise.

Alliance Nickel has kicked off vat leach testing at its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, aiming to slash capital costs, while raising $2.4 million through a partial entitlement offer and extending loan facilities to mid-2027.

Nico Resources has completed preparations for a key infill drilling campaign at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, aiming to upgrade resource classifications and refine metallurgical understanding. The company also inked a strategic MOU with Pure Battery Technologies to explore regional refining opportunities amid a turbulent nickel price environment.

Ardea Resources is pushing forward its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub with a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study, underpinned by multi-jurisdictional government support and strategic partnerships with Japanese industry giants.

Alliance Nickel has begun vat leach testing on a bulk sample from its NiWest project, targeting a significant reduction in capital costs by replacing heap leaching with a lower-cost atmospheric process. Results are expected by late Q3 2026 and could reshape the project’s economics.

Alliance Nickel has pushed out the maturity of its unsecured loans by a year to June 2027, increasing the interest rate from 12% to 13%. This move provides ongoing funding as the company advances strategic discussions around its NiWest nickel-cobalt project.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.

Alliance Nickel Limited has secured $2.4 million from a 63% take-up of its $4.15 million entitlement offer, with director Jamie Sullivan underwriting a portion of the shortfall. The remaining shares are yet to be placed as the company moves forward with its NiWest project.

Panther Metals has progressed key technical and strategic initiatives during the March quarter, focusing on deeper drilling and metallurgical sampling at Burtville East, while revisiting the Coglia nickel project amid improving market conditions.

Maritana Minerals has confirmed robust economics and high-grade drilling results at its Black Swan gold project near Kalgoorlie, backed by a $175 million capital raise and a $35 million asset divestment.

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.

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