Latest Nickel Market News

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.

Nico Resources has progressed key development activities at its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project, preparing for an infill drilling campaign as nickel and cobalt prices rally on Indonesian supply policy shifts.

Alliance Nickel reported a $769,000 placement and a $422,000 R&D tax refund while progressing its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, despite renegotiating its Stellantis offtake agreement due to market shifts.

Ardea Resources updates its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project, confirming a streamlined processing approach and a new sale product that could enhance project economics and market reach.

Western Mines Group has announced a landmark nickel sulphide discovery at its Mulga Tank project in Western Australia, revealing a globally significant resource of 5.3 million tonnes of contained nickel. This positions the company as a key player in the future supply of critical battery metals.

Alliance Nickel has confirmed the technical strength of its NiWest project while navigating market headwinds and Stellantis’ offtake renegotiation, as it pursues a Nasdaq listing via SPAC to tap US capital markets.

Alliance Nickel’s binding offtake agreement with Stellantis is terminated due to missed milestones amid tough nickel market conditions, yet renegotiation talks signal ongoing partnership potential.

Kingsrose Mining advances exploration in Norway’s Finnmark region with new geophysical anomalies, while navigating permitting challenges in Finland and focusing on strategic M&A under new leadership.

Alliance Nickel’s September 2025 quarterly report highlights a robust Definitive Feasibility Study for its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project, alongside ongoing strategic partnership talks and solid financial footing.

Lunnon Metals has completed key de-risking at its Lady Herial gold deposit and executed a pivotal Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields, securing a 70% share of future free cash flow. The company maintains a strong cash position while advancing multiple gold prospects and confirming nickel asset viability.

Nico Resources has progressed its Wingellina nickel-cobalt project through updated resource estimates, detailed metallurgical testwork, and a strategic review of scandium extraction, even as nickel market conditions remain subdued.

Centaurus Metals has secured the final mining lease for its Jaguar Nickel Project in Brazil, clearing a major regulatory hurdle and moving closer to a Final Investment Decision and project development.