Latest Nickel Cobalt News

Australian Mines Limited reports significant progress in its critical minerals projects during Q1 2025, capitalizing on geopolitical shifts that underscore the strategic importance of diversified supply chains. The company highlights expanded studies at Flemington and promising exploration results at Jequie and Resende, while navigating financing challenges for its Sconi nickel-cobalt asset.

Iondrive Limited confirms strong financial metrics for its proprietary DES battery recycling technology, progressing pilot plant development and divesting exploration assets to sharpen focus on commercialisation.

Nickel Industries delivered a robust US$97.3 million Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2025 despite production challenges and a declining nickel price. Key milestones include approval to nearly double Hengjaya Mine’s ore sales quota and a strategic deferral of substantial ENC acquisition payments.

Ardea Resources reports robust progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project – Goongarrie Hub, highlighted by significant drilling outcomes, major engineering contracts awarded, and a $98.5 million DFS funding commitment from a Japanese consortium.

Ardea Resources Limited has made significant progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) Goongarrie Hub, supported by a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) led by a Japanese consortium. The project is positioned as a long-life, low-cost nickel-cobalt operation critical to the global battery supply chain.

Cosmo Metals has appointed Ian Prentice as Managing Director, tasking him with accelerating exploration at the promising Bingara and Nundle projects in NSW. Prentice’s extensive industry experience signals a strategic pivot towards unlocking value in underexplored assets.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Inca Minerals has entered a binding agreement to acquire Stunalara Metals via an off-market takeover bid, aiming to expand its portfolio with high-grade gold and antimony exploration assets in North Queensland and beyond.

Sipa Resources is set to launch its first exploration programs on newly acquired gold projects in South Australia and Western Australia, while recent drilling at Skeleton Rocks reveals promising nickel-cobalt-chrome mineralisation.

Rimfire Pacific Mining has confirmed the Currajong Prospect as a promising new high-grade scandium opportunity, supported by historic drill data. The company plans an extensive drilling campaign in early 2025 to further define this resource within its Fifield project portfolio.

Firetail Resources has reported significant high-grade drill intercepts at its Skyline Copper Project in Newfoundland, confirming mineralisation continuity and expanding the strike at depth. The company is advancing exploration with a planned high-resolution 3DIP geophysical survey targeting new zones.

Blackstone Minerals broadens its commodity focus to copper-gold assets while completing a key pilot program for battery-grade materials, positioning itself for growth amid evolving market dynamics.