Latest Nickel News

Kingsrose Mining’s December quarter report reveals steady progress in its Finnmark exploration alliance and a significant permitting hurdle at its Penikat project in Finland. The company maintains a solid cash position as it plans for 2026 drilling campaigns.

Yugo Metals has made promising progress with diamond drilling at its Sinjakovo project, intersecting silver-zinc-lead mineralisation, while securing $3.5 million in new funding and expanding its investor reach through a dual listing in Germany.

Orion Minerals is finalising a major financing and offtake agreement with Glencore, advancing its transition to a mining company with first copper and zinc concentrate expected by late 2026.

Western Mines Group has reported significant progress in its Mulga Tank nickel project with deep drilling revealing extended high-grade sulphide zones, supported by a $3.72 million capital raise and government grants to fund further exploration.

Mantle Minerals has identified eleven promising exploration targets at its Yule River Project, signalling potential for multiple mineral systems including VHMS and orogenic gold. Meanwhile, progress continues at Pardoo and Carlton Hill projects alongside ongoing capital returns to shareholders.

Catalina Resources has kicked off a substantial drilling campaign at Central Yilgarn and completed the acquisition of the Beasley Creek Gold Project, signalling a strategic expansion in Western Australia’s gold exploration landscape.

Chalice Mining has completed a pivotal Pre-Feasibility Study for its Gonneville Palladium-Nickel-Copper Project, defining a maiden Ore Reserve and setting sights on a Final Investment Decision by mid-2028 amid robust metal prices.

Ardea Resources has made disciplined progress on its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project’s Definitive Feasibility Study, supported by renewed Major Project Status and full funding from a Japanese consortium. Completion is on track for mid-2026 amid robust resource updates and strategic partnerships.

Lunnon Metals has secured unconditional status for its Ore Purchase Agreement with Gold Fields and approved mining at Lady Herial, backed by a robust feasibility study projecting strong cash flows. Exploration continues aggressively across its gold and nickel projects in Western Australia.

S2 Resources bolstered its cash reserves with a A$17 million sale of its Fosterville licence to Agnico Eagle and advanced exploration in New South Wales and Western Australia, revealing promising copper mineralisation.

GreenTech Metals has completed a major acquisition of a 70% interest in the high-grade Munni Munni PGE-Cu-Ni Project in Western Australia, backed by a $5.2 million capital raise and a strengthened board. The company has commenced drilling to validate historical resources and aims for a JORC-compliant update in early 2026.

Rimfire Pacific Mining reports promising scandium drilling results at Murga and Rabbit Trap, alongside a significant new gold-antimony discovery at Broken Hill, positioning the company for resource growth and strategic opportunities.