Latest Nickel News

Blackstone Minerals has secured $22.6 million to accelerate exploration at its Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines, revealing promising high-grade surface mineralization and advancing community and regulatory approvals. The company also formed a strategic joint venture to develop its Ta Khoa Nickel Project in Vietnam, positioning itself in the growing battery metals market.

Mantle Minerals has completed the sale of Mt Roe Mining Pty Ltd for AUD 13.5 million, retaining key projects and identifying 11 new exploration targets at Yule River. A ground gravity survey is planned to refine 2026 drilling efforts.

Pivotal Metals has raised $5.4 million to accelerate exploration at its Belleterre copper-gold project in Quebec, supported by prominent investors including Matthew Latimore. Drilling is set to begin in December 2025, targeting high-grade mineralisation zones.

S2 Resources has ramped up exploration activities across multiple Australian projects, commencing diamond drilling at Warraweena and expanding ground at Jillewarra, while securing A$0.61 million through capital raisings and maintaining a robust cash position bolstered by a significant Valkea Resources investment.

Orion Minerals has taken a major step forward by signing a non-binding term sheet with Glencore for up to US$250 million in financing and offtake agreements, advancing its Prieska Copper Zinc Mine towards production.

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.

Miramar Resources has exercised its option to acquire 100% of Exploration Licence E25/654, a strategic move linked to the sale of its Randalls Project to Future Battery Minerals. This acquisition reinforces Miramar's commitment to advancing its mineral exploration footprint in Western Australia.

Nordic Resources Ltd has initiated a 5,000m diamond drilling program at its Kopsa gold project in Finland, unveiling new magnetic targets and bolstering its senior management team. The company also raised over A$10 million in institutional capital, underpinning a combined gold equivalent resource of 1.23 million ounces across its Finnish assets.

Miramar Resources has secured a $250,000 government refund for its Bangemall geophysical survey, revealing promising Norilsk-style nickel-copper-PGE conductors. The company advances exploration and nears a JV deal with Sumitomo Metal Mining Oceania.

GR Engineering Services Limited reported a robust FY25 with revenue climbing to $479 million and EBITDA surging to $57.2 million, supported by successful project completions and an expanded contract pipeline. The company declared a higher fully franked dividend and maintains a strong cash position as it looks ahead to FY26.

Element 25 has appointed Altris Engineering to lead the AU$64.8 million expansion of its Butcherbird manganese mine, a move that underpins its strategy to supply high-purity battery materials to the US electric vehicle market.

Bryah Resources has successfully raised nearly $2 million through an oversubscribed placement to fund exploration at its Golden Pike Project in Canada, signaling strong investor confidence in its growth plans.