Latest Nickel Cobalt News

Ardea Resources is progressing its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study with strong financial and strategic support from a Japanese Consortium and government export banks, aiming to secure a major nickel-cobalt supply chain.

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.

Nordic Resources (ASX:NNL) has completed its assay reporting for the 2025 Kopsa drilling program, revealing a new higher-grade stockwork zone and multiple mineralised extensions outside current resource boundaries. Drilling has resumed at Kopsa and Kiimala, with metallurgical testing underway and an updated resource estimate due in Q3 2026.

Nickel Industries reported a reduced 2025 loss of US$41.2 million, bolstered by stable production, strategic debt refinancing, and progress on its flagship ENC HPAL project. Sustainability efforts and ore supply expansions set the stage for growth in 2026.

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

Chariot Resources’ planned A$1.425 million strategic investment from Greatpower has lapsed after regulatory hurdles in China stalled approvals. Despite this setback, Chariot continues to engage multiple potential offtake partners for its Nigerian lithium projects, advancing site visits and technical work without firm agreements yet.

Clara Resources has appointed Duncan Gordon as Executive Director, signalling a strategic pivot to accelerate exploration at its Mareeba Gold Project in North Queensland. Former Managing Director Peter Westerhuis steps down but remains as a consultant.

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.