Latest Nickel News

Legacy Minerals has initiated a major 10,000-metre diamond drilling program at its Fontenoy Project in NSW, aiming to test newly identified conductive zones linked to platinum group elements, nickel, copper, and gold mineralisation.

Sunrise Energy Metals reports strong high-grade scandium drill results at Syerston and secures $7.5 million to accelerate project development. The company is updating its feasibility study amid growing market demand and geopolitical supply pressures.

Dundas Minerals has secured a substantial 612 square kilometre tenement package in the underexplored Gerry Well greenstone belt, positioning itself as a key gold explorer in Western Australia’s northern goldfields.

Lunnon Metals has completed a detailed Scoping Study on its Baker and Foster nickel sulphide deposits, highlighting potential economic viability despite ongoing uncertainty over processing arrangements. The study recommends sequential mining starting with the fully permitted Baker deposit, which remains profitable even at current nickel prices.

Magnetic Resources NL has reported a significant 22% increase in gold resources at its Lady Julie Gold Project, now containing over 2.14 million ounces, while securing a key Native Title Agreement that clears the path for mining leases and development.

BHP has reported record copper and iron ore production for FY25, while revising upward the capital cost and timeline for its Jansen Stage 1 potash project. The miner’s operational strength contrasts with ongoing challenges in nickel and coal segments.

Dynamic Metals reports encouraging gold assay results from its Widgiemooltha Project, alongside strong cash reserves and upcoming drilling plans at Chalice South.

Pivotal Metals has enhanced its Midrim Field exploration announcement by adding detailed assay data and launching an AI-driven program targeting high-grade copper-nickel-PGM deposits in Canada’s Belleterre-Angliers Greenstone Belt. The company aims to leverage historic drilling successes and modern geophysics to unlock new discoveries.

Galileo Mining reports robust cash reserves and promising platinum group element assays at its Norseman project, while advancing exploration at Fraser Range and extending its lithium joint venture with Mineral Resources Ltd.

Dreadnought Resources has fortified its balance sheet with an $8.5 million capital raise and secured a $15 million joint venture with Teck Resources, advancing its Mangaroon gold and critical minerals projects.

Caspin Resources has completed the second tranche of its $2.1 million capital raising, issuing shares and free-attaching options approved by shareholders. The move strengthens funding for its diverse Australian mineral projects.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial position with an additional A$1.2 million unsecured loan and extended existing facilities, while reaffirming the commercial viability of its NiWest Nickel-Cobalt Project through a comprehensive Definitive Feasibility Study.