Latest Nickel Cobalt News

Western Mines Group has reported strong Phase 5 assay results from its Mulga Tank Project, revealing broad nickel sulphide intersections with promising grades of nickel, cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements that support a hybrid mineral system.

Terra Metals has pushed the boundaries of its Southwest sulfide discovery at the Dante Project, extending the mineralised strike by 150 metres to over 1,100 metres and confirming multiple high-grade reef zones. The system remains open, with ongoing drilling and assay results set to further define this promising PGM-Cu-Ni-Co corridor.

Western Mines Group has completed a $2.7 million placement to fund seismic surveys and drilling at its Mulga Tank nickel-cobalt-copper project, with a final tranche of shares pending shareholder approval.

Ardea Resources has reinforced the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project's Goongarrie Hub as a critical global nickel-cobalt source with a 6.1 million tonne contained nickel resource and a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study backed by Japanese partners and multi-jurisdictional government support.

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.

Yugo Metals is pushing ahead with exploration in Bosnia and Herzegovina, backed by a fresh $5 million capital raise and encouraging early gold results at its Sinjakovo Project. Preparations are underway for new drilling at Cajnice, while the company continues to expand its footprint in battery and base metals.

Anson Resources has dramatically expanded its Green River Lithium Project resource and confirmed robust project economics, while sealing a key agreement with POSCO for a demonstration plant funded by the Korean industrial giant.

Western Mines Group (ASX:WMG) has wrapped up its Phase 5 drilling at Mulga Tank, delivering standout nickel-cobalt-copper assays and securing a $250,000 government grant for a seismic survey. Post-quarter, a $2.74 million capital raise led by Lowell Resources Fund boosts its exploration firepower.

Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) has reported final assays from its 1H 2026 drilling in Finland, revealing record gold grades at Kopsa and significant resource extensions across its key gold projects. Metallurgical testing is underway, with updated resource estimates expected later this year.

Nickel Industries delivered a record US$45.7 million Adjusted EBITDA from its Hengjaya Mine, launched first mixed hydroxide precipitate production at its ENC HPAL project, and secured major HPAL asset acquisitions, positioning itself for growth across the nickel value chain.

Verity Resources has lifted its Monument Gold Project’s geological confidence by delivering a maiden Indicated Mineral Resource of 66,200 ounces and reported exceptional 97% gold recoveries at Waihi, underpinning development plans.

Firebird Metals has validated its proprietary Lithium Manganese Rich (LMR) cathode materials, achieving discharge capacities on par with commercial references and significantly surpassing conventional LFP and high-nickel NCM cathodes. This milestone underscores Firebird's integrated battery materials strategy and sets the stage for advanced optimisation at its Australian Demonstration Plant.