# Nickel Mining News in Western Australia Canonical page: https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news?commodities=nickel®ions=australia_wa Atlas summarizes and classifies mining-industry stories from third-party publishers. Follow each source link for the original reporting. Results: 9 Returned: 9 Coverage: drill results, resource updates, and metallurgy; primary commodity matching; all time unless dates are supplied. Region: Western Australia (australia_wa) Commodity: Nickel (nickel) Applied filters: {"regions":["australia_wa"],"commodities":["nickel"],"commodity_scope":"primary","document_types":["drill_results","resource_update","metallurgy"],"document_type_match":"any"} Sort: published_at desc Offset: 0; page size: 10 ## ARL: Chief Financial Officer Appointment - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arl-chief-financial-officer-appointment--14f9d1e5-94c9-4578-825c-1d006ad6f8bd) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arl-chief-financial-officer-appointment--14f9d1e5-94c9-4578-825c-1d006ad6f8bd.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-14T21:13:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-14T22:30:38.537Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-14T22:30:38.537Z - Company: Ardea Resources Limited (ARL) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03152562) - Atlas sentiment: 0 - Atlas tags: Stale Data Re-release, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed Ardea Resources Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Tony Sparks as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2026. Mr Sparks brings extensive experience in financial management and the resources sector. The announcement also includes a previously released Mineral Resource Estimate for its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project as background information, which is stated to be unchanged from its June 2023 release. ## LM8: BHP Reports Kambalda Nickel Concentrator Transaction - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lm8-bhp-reports-kambalda-nickel-concentrator-transaction--d6c61ca7-711b-4f68-b7ef-54148634ce58) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/lm8-bhp-reports-kambalda-nickel-concentrator-transaction--d6c61ca7-711b-4f68-b7ef-54148634ce58.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-07T01:04:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-07T02:11:46.265Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-07T02:11:46.265Z - Company: Lunnon Metals Limited (LM8) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03149532) - Atlas sentiment: 0.241 - Atlas tags: Resource Update, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed Lunnon Metals has noted an agreement where BHP will sell the Kambalda Nickel Concentrator to Gold Fields, the company's largest shareholder. The company is investigating potential opportunities arising from this change in ownership and has restated its Baker nickel Mineral Resource. ## WMG: Final Phase 5 RC Assay Results from Mulga Tank - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmg-final-phase-5-rc-assay-results-from-mulga-tank--fdeb9a47-5247-4a7d-aba6-51aacc166295) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmg-final-phase-5-rc-assay-results-from-mulga-tank--fdeb9a47-5247-4a7d-aba6-51aacc166295.md) - Original announcement: 2026-10-05T22:47:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-05T23:10:35.453Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-05T23:10:35.453Z - Company: Western Mines Group Ltd (WMG) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03148808) - Atlas sentiment: 0.236 - Atlas tags: None Western Mines Group has released final assay results from Phase 5 RC drilling at its Mulga Tank Project in Western Australia, reporting broad zones of nickel sulphide mineralization with associated cobalt, copper, and platinum group elements. The drilling, which included infill and extension holes, returned intercepts such as 186m at 0.30% Ni in MTRC090 and 113m at 0.31% Ni including 2m at 1.29% Ni in MTRC091. These results will be incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate and will feed into a Scoping Study. ## ARL: Annual Report to shareholders - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arl-annual-report-to-shareholders--d392ca32-d560-4169-ab22-e5e3a9f68803) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/arl-annual-report-to-shareholders--d392ca32-d560-4169-ab22-e5e3a9f68803.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-27T22:14:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-29T19:32:49.108Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-29T19:32:49.108Z - Company: Ardea Resources Limited (ARL) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03144349) - Atlas sentiment: 0.604 - Atlas tags: Resource Update, JORC Compliant, QP/CP Signed, Cut-off Disclosed, Stale Estimate, Measured Resource, Indicated Resource, Inferred Resource Ardea Resources Limited's 2026 Annual Report details significant progress for its Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) - Goongarrie Hub, securing strategic recognition from Australian, Japanese, and US governments and potential project financing of up to A$1 billion. The company advanced its Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) and strengthened partnerships, while also completing a successful A$5.34 million capital raise. The report also restates the JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate for the KNP from June 2023, totaling 854 Mt at 0.71% Ni and 0.045% Co for 6.1 Mt contained nickel and 386 kt contained cobalt. ## WMG: 2026 Annual Report - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmg-2026-annual-report--b6227b6d-2268-4385-9ae8-bd9d67ee98bc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/wmg-2026-annual-report--b6227b6d-2268-4385-9ae8-bd9d67ee98bc.md) - Original announcement: 2026-09-24T06:31:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: 2026-09-24T07:35:40.397Z - Atlas analysis updated: 2026-09-24T07:35:40.397Z - Company: Western Mines Group Ltd (WMG) - Original source: [asx](https://www.asx.com.au/asx/v2/statistics/displayAnnouncement.do?display=pdf&idsId=03143472) - Atlas sentiment: 0.614 - Atlas tags: None The annual report for Western Mines Group Ltd for the year ended June 30, 2026, highlights significant exploration progress at its flagship Mulga Tank Ni-Co-Cu-PGE Project in Western Australia. The company completed two further phases of drilling, with 37 holes totaling over 12,500m, yielding high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE intercepts, notably a deep 116m at 0.50% Ni intersection in MTRC009. WMG also successfully raised $3.7 million during the year and an additional $2.7 million post-year-end, and rationalized its project portfolio by divesting two projects and acquiring two new nickel-copper focused tenements. ## Karora Resources Drills 13.7% Ni over 2.6 metres, 12.0% Ni over 2.9 metres, and 15.4% Ni over 0.6 Metres Further Demonstrating the High-Grade Potential of the Open-Ended 50C Nickel Trough - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/karora-resources-drills-13-7-ni-over-2-6-metres-12-0-ni-over-2-9-metres-and-15-4--ae2280d4-1e1f-4755-a7f4-548186cf0b37) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/karora-resources-drills-13-7-ni-over-2-6-metres-12-0-ni-over-2-9-metres-and-15-4--ae2280d4-1e1f-4755-a7f4-548186cf0b37.md) - Original announcement: 2024-02-26T12:32:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Karora Resources Inc. (KRR) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/KRR/news/7003756017512951/karora-resources-drills-13-7-ni-over-2-6-metres-12-0-ni-over-2-9-metres-and-15-4) - Atlas sentiment: 0.83 - Atlas tags: Bonanza Intercept, True Width Disclosed, Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed, Infill Drilling Karora Resources announced strong initial drill results from its 50C infill drilling program at the Beta Hunt mine, including 8.2% Ni over 5.1 metres (true width) and 12.0% Ni over 2.9 metres (true width). These high-grade nickel intercepts are expected to upgrade and extend the 50C Nickel Mineral Resource, which remains open along strike. The drilling program aims to increase confidence in the resource for future mine production. ## Tulloch Delivers Significant Intercept at the Canegrass Ni-Cu-Co Project in Western Australia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tulloch-delivers-significant-intercept-at-the-canegrass-ni-cu-co-project-in-west--a4c6f54d-546d-4a90-89fd-013d8c3e4ad0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/tulloch-delivers-significant-intercept-at-the-canegrass-ni-cu-co-project-in-west--a4c6f54d-546d-4a90-89fd-013d8c3e4ad0.md) - Original announcement: 2022-06-20T12:30:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Huntsman Exploration Inc. (HMAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LXM/news/7573861756022581/tulloch-delivers-significant-intercept-at-the-canegrass-ni-cu-co-project-in-west) - Atlas sentiment: 0.493 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed Huntsman Exploration has announced exceptional drill results from the Tulloch Prospect at the Canegrass Ni-Cu-Co Project in Western Australia. The results include a 26.55m intercept at 1.4% Ni and a high-grade 1.55m copper-rich intercept at 5.2% Cu. ## Canegrass Drilling Update at its Ni-Cu-Co-PGE Project in Western Australia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canegrass-drilling-update-at-its-ni-cu-co-pge-project-in-western-australia--08f7cc10-5c2a-4553-bfea-6e6eb57e3588) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/canegrass-drilling-update-at-its-ni-cu-co-pge-project-in-western-australia--08f7cc10-5c2a-4553-bfea-6e6eb57e3588.md) - Original announcement: 2022-05-26T12:30:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Huntsman Exploration Inc. (LXM) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LXM/news/5484038437919913/canegrass-drilling-update-at-its-ni-cu-co-pge-project-in-western-australia) - Atlas sentiment: -0.043 - Atlas tags: None Huntsman Exploration Inc. has completed its 5,000m drilling program at the Canegrass Nickel Project in Western Australia, reporting visually encouraging results from RC and diamond drilling. However, all assays are pending with a 9-12 week turnaround time. The release also highlights several historical drill intercepts from 2018 and 2021, which are not new information. ## Major Drill Program Commenced at Canegrass Nickel Project in Western Australia - Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/major-drill-program-commenced-at-canegrass-nickel-project-in-western-australia--da82de7e-22ce-4ca1-b4d3-6fffe1ecc9b0) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/major-drill-program-commenced-at-canegrass-nickel-project-in-western-australia--da82de7e-22ce-4ca1-b4d3-6fffe1ecc9b0.md) - Original announcement: 2022-02-22T13:00:00.000Z - Atlas analysis published: Unknown date - Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date - Company: Huntsman Exploration Inc. (HMAN) - Original source: [tmx](https://money.tmx.com/en/quote/LXM/news/5245420298750147/major-drill-program-commenced-at-canegrass-nickel-project-in-western-australia) - Atlas sentiment: 0.213 - Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Stale Data Re-release Huntsman Exploration has commenced a 5,000m drilling program at the Canegrass Nickel Project in Western Australia using both RC and Diamond rigs. The program aims to expand existing targets and test new anomalies in the northeast. # Atlas tag definitions - **Bonanza Intercept:** Exceptionally high-grade zone, well above the deposit-type norm. - **True Width Disclosed:** Actual thickness perpendicular to structure is stated, not just downhole length. - **Step-Out Extension:** Mineralization extended beyond the previously known limit. - **QA/QC Disclosed:** Release includes QA/QC disclosure — certified lab, QP sign-off, or stated methods (blanks, standards, duplicates). - **Compositing Transparent:** Cut-off grade and internal dilution rules are clearly stated for reported intervals. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Apparent Width Only:** Interval given as downhole width with no true width or drill orientation — apparent width may overstate true thickness. - **Stale Data Re-release:** Historical results re-announced with no new assays or reinterpretation — low genuine novelty. - **No QA/QC Disclosure:** Release does not disclose QA/QC — lab certification, CP/QP sign-off and assay protocols cannot be checked from this document. - **Metal Equivalent Opaque:** Metal equivalent grade reported without disclosing the price, recovery, or payability assumptions used. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Deleterious Elements Present:** Penalty elements (arsenic, antimony, etc.) or refractory concerns noted in the release. - **Infill Drilling:** Confirmatory drilling to raise resource confidence, not new discovery. - **Nearology Play:** Value premise rests on proximity to a known deposit rather than own results. - **Measured Resource:** Highest confidence category — tonnage, grade, shape well-established from closely-spaced drilling. Basis for Proven Reserves. - **Indicated Resource:** Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves. - **Proven Reserve:** Measured Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Probable Reserve:** Indicated Resource with demonstrated economic viability after applying modifying factors. - **Category Upgrade:** Resource confidence improved — Inferred upgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Measured. De-risking signal. - **Tonnage Growth:** Significant tonnage increase (≥15%) vs prior estimate with grade maintained or improved. - **Grade Improvement:** Average resource grade improved vs prior estimate — better deposit economics. - **Contained Metal Growth:** True scale improvement — contained metal ounces/tonnes increased vs prior, accounting for both tonnage and grade changes. - **QP/CP Signed:** Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience. - **Cut-off Disclosed:** Cut-off grade used for resource reporting is clearly stated, enabling like-for-like comparison. - **JORC Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with JORC Code (Australia) — high reporting standard. - **NI 43-101 Compliant:** Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard. - **Inferred Resource:** Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone. - **All Inferred:** 100% of resource is Inferred category — very early stage, no engineering confidence. - **Grade Decline:** Average grade dropped >5% vs prior estimate — deposit economics worsening. May indicate high-grading in early drilling. - **Tonnage Decline:** Resource tonnage decreased vs prior estimate — pit optimization removed marginal material or geological model revised down. - **Category Downgrade:** Resource confidence decreased — Measured downgraded to Indicated, or Indicated to Inferred. Unusual and concerning. - **Contained Metal Decline:** Contained metal decreased vs prior despite tonnage growth — grade dilution exceeds volume gain. - **Dilutive Growth:** Tonnage increased but contained metal flat or down — likely from lower cut-off grade, not geological expansion. - **Cut-off Lowered:** Cut-off grade significantly reduced vs prior estimate — tonnage growth may be artificial inflation. - **Cut-off Undisclosed:** Cut-off grade not disclosed — cannot assess comparability to prior estimates or peers. - **Historical Estimate Only:** Estimate pre-dates or does not comply with current JORC/NI 43-101 standards — requires verification drilling. - **Stale Estimate:** Effective date is >2 years old — data currency concern, may not reflect current geological understanding. - **No Contained Metal:** Tonnage and grade reported but contained metal not calculated or disclosed — incomplete reporting. - **No QP/CP Disclosure:** No Qualified Person or Competent Person named — lower credibility for the estimate. A QP/CP should be a member of a recognized professional association with relevant experience. - **Maiden Resource:** First formal MRE for the project — establishes baseline but typically exploration-stage with high Inferred component. - **Resource Update:** Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress. - **PEA-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study. - **PFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Pre-Feasibility Study — requires adequate M&I component. - **DFS-Supporting:** Resource estimate prepared to support a Definitive Feasibility Study — requires high M&I confidence. - **High Recovery:** Recovery at or above the exceptional band for the commodity and processing route. - **Pilot Scale Complete:** Pilot or demonstration plant testing completed under continuous operation. - **Free Milling:** Simple, clean ore amenable to standard processing without oxidation. - **Multi-Domain Tested:** Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed. - **Recovery Improving:** Recovery improved versus a like-for-like prior test program on the same domain and route. - **Low Recovery:** Recovery below the weak band for the commodity and processing route. - **Bench Scale Only:** Only preliminary bench tests completed — no locked-cycle or pilot work. - **Refractory Ore:** Complex mineralogy requiring oxidation or other special processing before recovery. - **Single Domain Only:** Testing limited to one composite or domain — representativeness not established. - **Recovery Stagnant:** No improvement across multiple test programs on comparable material. - **Theoretical Recovery Only:** Only theoretical or liberation-derived recovery reported, with no actual test result. - **Heap Leach Route:** Processing via heap leach — lower CAPEX and OPEX, lower recovery expected. - **Mill Route:** Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation). - **Gravity Route:** Gravity separation forms a material part of the flowsheet. - **POX/BIOX Route:** Pressure or bio-oxidation for refractory ore — high CAPEX and OPEX. - **Byproduct Commodity:** The tested commodity is a byproduct rather than the primary economic driver.