Latest Nickel Cobalt News

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been selected for the Australian Government’s Investor Front Door pilot, providing enhanced regulatory support and access to government financing to advance the project’s development.

Alliance Nickel Limited (ASX:AXN) has launched a non-renounceable entitlement offer to raise approximately A$4.15 million, aiming to fund capital cost optimisation for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project and support general working capital.

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.

Kairos Minerals has secured shareholder approval to rebrand as Pilbara Gold Limited and consolidate its shares on a 1-for-15 basis, signalling a new chapter for the company’s gold exploration ambitions.

Nickel Industries has secured a significant increase in its 2026 ore sales license and finalized a long-term supply agreement for its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt project, enhancing production certainty and sustainability.

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.

Clara Resources has agreed to sell its Kildanga nickel-cobalt project for up to $1.75 million, marking a strategic shift to focus on its Mareeba gold exploration in Queensland.

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.

Kairos Minerals has delivered strong final drill results from its Mt York Gold Project, underpinning an updated resource estimate and an ambitious drilling program planned for 2026.

Ardea Resources has successfully raised A$5 million through a placement and launched a A$2 million Share Purchase Plan to fund the next phase of its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project. The capital injection supports the finalisation of a key feasibility study and ongoing project development.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced loss after tax of $41.2 million for 2025, underpinned by steady production and strategic progress on its ENC HPAL project and sustainability initiatives.

Nickel Industries has received a significant 60% increase in its 2026 nickel ore sales quota, positioning the company to capitalise on rising nickel prices and ramp up its next-generation processing projects.