Latest Nickel News

Pivotal Metals has commenced drilling at its flagship Horden Lake project in Quebec, advancing metallurgical testwork and preparing for a resource update, while also progressing exploration at its high-grade BAGB projects.

Lefroy Exploration has partnered with BML Ventures under a profit-sharing agreement to develop the Lucky Strike gold deposit, aiming to start mining operations in the second half of 2025. This collaboration leverages BML's mining expertise and funding, while Lefroy retains half the profits from the project.

Ardea Resources progresses its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project DFS, awarding a key $5.4 million contract to Lycopodium for the Hydrogen Sulphide Plant, underpinning plans for a low-cost nickel-cobalt operation.

Poseidon Nickel Limited’s shares have been suspended from trading following court approval of Horizon Minerals’ acquisition scheme, marking a pivotal step in the nickel miner’s corporate evolution.

Poseidon Nickel and Horizon Minerals have officially completed their merger via schemes of arrangement, with Poseidon shares suspended and scheme consideration set for distribution next week.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has approved the merger between Horizon Minerals and Poseidon Nickel, setting the stage for a significant consolidation in the nickel sector. Key dates for trading suspension and scheme implementation have now been confirmed.

Miramar Resources has confirmed the Bangemall region as a significant new nickel-copper province following detailed Micro-XRF analysis of drill samples from its Mount Vernon Project, revealing disseminated nickel and copper sulphides. This breakthrough positions Miramar as a first-mover with a dominant landholding in a highly prospective area.

Blackstone Minerals is set to merge with IDM International, combining expertise and local presence to advance exploration of the world-class Mankayan copper-gold porphyry project in the Philippines.

Blackstone Minerals has entered a binding scheme to acquire IDM International, securing the world-class Mankayan Copper-Gold Project in the Philippines. This merger positions Blackstone as a significant player in critical energy transition metals with promising exploration upside.

Podium Minerals has completed its acquisition of EV Nickel’s assets, consolidating key nickel and PGM projects and welcoming industry giant Johnson Matthey as a 16.25% shareholder.

Dreadnought Resources has raised $4.1 million to advance its Mangaroon Gold Project, including a strategic partnership with Black Cat Syndicate. The funding underpins a self-funded exploration strategy targeting high-grade gold production in Western Australia.

Solstice Minerals has secured the advanced Nanadie Copper-Gold Project in Western Australia, acquiring a JORC-compliant Inferred Mineral Resource of 40.4Mt at 0.4% copper and 0.1g/t gold. The acquisition positions Solstice for growth amid strong long-term copper demand.