Latest Nickel Mining News

Lunnon Metals has uncovered a new gold mineralised structure at its early-stage Benmore target within the St Ives gold camp, delivering a notable 17.86m intercept grading 0.61 g/t Au as part of its $13 million FY2027 exploration program.

Lunnon Metals boosts cash to $22.2 million as Lady Herial mining wraps up, launching a record $13 million exploration budget targeting up to 2.4 million ounces of gold at Foster-Baker.

Nickel Industries delivered a record US$45.7 million Adjusted EBITDA from its Hengjaya Mine, launched first mixed hydroxide precipitate production at its ENC HPAL project, and secured major HPAL asset acquisitions, positioning itself for growth across the nickel value chain.

Ardea Resources is pushing forward its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Goongarrie Hub with a fully funded $98.5 million Definitive Feasibility Study, underpinned by multi-jurisdictional government support and strategic partnerships with Japanese industry giants.

Centaurus Metals has gained regulatory approval to connect its Jaguar Nickel Sulphide Project in Brazil to the national 230kV power grid, securing 20MW of low-cost, reliable electricity that will reduce operating costs and de-risk the project ahead of a Final Investment Decision.

Pacific Nickel Mines continues mining at Kolosori under Glencore finance while progressing a conditional sale of its Solomon Islands assets to Green Rock Limited.

Nickel Industries is investing US$169 million for a 17.5% stake in the PT Teluk Metal Industry HPAL project, aiming for production by September 2027 and leveraging its exclusive ore supply from Sampala.

Nickel Industries reported a robust US$80 million Adjusted EBITDA for April-May 2026, driven by a strong May rebound and significant working capital releases. The company also progressed commissioning of its Excelsior Nickel Cobalt HPAL project, targeting nickel cathode production by mid-August.

Pacific Nickel Mines is pressing ahead with the sale of its Kolosori Nickel Project for a nominal A$1 while remaining suspended from the ASX, supported by ongoing Glencore financing and subject to key approvals.

Blaze Minerals has uncovered significant copper, lead, and zinc mineralisation at its newly named Krokodil Prospect within the Dinokwe Project, setting the stage for trenching and potential drilling in Botswana’s Limpopo Mobile Belt.

Blackstone Minerals has cleared a key regulatory hurdle at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project, lifting a Cease and Desist Order and initiating a Pre-Feasibility Study. The company also strengthened its board with mining veteran Mark Williams and reported a solid cash position of $14.6 million.

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.