Latest Nickel Market News

Centaurus Metals has received a non-binding Letter of Intent from Brazil’s National Development Bank for R$1 billion in debt funding to advance its Jaguar Nickel Project, marking a key milestone in its financing strategy.

Centaurus Metals has locked in a binding five-year offtake agreement with global giant Glencore for a third of its Jaguar Nickel Project’s output, marking a pivotal step towards commercial production in Brazil.

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.

Alliance Aviation Services reported a $105.8 million half-year loss driven by significant impairments on its Fokker fleet, even as revenue rose 7.9% on wet lease and aviation services growth. The company is executing a strategic turnaround including fleet renewal and operational realignment.

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.