Latest Nickel News

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

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.

Leeuwin Metals reports promising step-out drilling results at its Evanston prospect within the Marda Gold Project, revealing shallow gold mineralisation beyond existing resources and signalling potential for resource expansion.

Dreadnought Resources has agreed to acquire 12 tenements adjacent to its Mangaroon project, consolidating a significant rare earth mineralised strike and unlocking new potential for tungsten, copper, and gold in Western Australia.

Medallion Metals has completed its acquisition of the Forrestania Nickel Operation from IGO Limited, transforming it into a key gold processing hub as the company advances its development strategy in Western Australia.

Galileo Mining has initiated diamond core drilling beneath its 17.5Mt Callisto PGE-nickel-copper resource in Western Australia, aiming to uncover deeper mineralisation and enhance metallurgical understanding.

Lunnon Metals reports a significant 49% increase in gold ounces at its Lady Herial deposit, now hosting 54,200 ounces, with mining operations underway and strong economic prospects supported by a binding Ore Purchase Agreement.

Zimplats Holdings Limited reported a remarkable half-year performance with revenue up 83% and profit before tax surging over 2,100%, driven by higher metal prices and operational gains. Capital projects and sustainability efforts remain on track amid a challenging Zimbabwean environment.

Pivotal Metals is set to commence a 1,500m diamond drilling program at its Belleterre projects in Quebec, targeting multiple new high-grade copper-nickel-PGM-gold zones identified by recent geophysical surveys. Well-funded and strategically positioned, the company aims to expand its resource base in a globally significant mining district.

Catalina Resources has redefined its Beasley Creek project’s Flamingo target as a copper-gold volcanogenic massive sulphide system with an orogenic gold overprint, broadening its exploration scope. The company is preparing for its first modern drilling campaign to test this promising hybrid mineralisation model.

West Coast Silver’s recent aircore drilling at Elizabeth Hill has confirmed and extended high-grade silver mineralisation beyond historic mine areas, revealing promising near-surface targets and new base metal prospects.

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.