# Nickel Mining News in Newfoundland

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## First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Drills First Discovery Hole at Alloy Max South Zone with Drill Hole XL-26-18: Best Near-Surface Visible Awaruite to Date at Alloy Max, Ending in Open Mineralization; XL-26-17 Extends Alloy Max North; Drilling Now Spans 2.4 k

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--ff9b76b4-9ae6-4618-8472-2b7ca3bc5a44) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--ff9b76b4-9ae6-4618-8472-2b7ca3bc5a44.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T19:40:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T12:25:28.785Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T12:25:28.785Z
- Company: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (FAN)
- Original source: [jmn](https://www.juniorminingnetwork.com/junior-miner-news/press-releases/2865-tsx-venture/fan/212733-first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone-with-drill-hole-xl-26-18-best-near-surface-visible-awaruite-to-date-at-alloy-max-ending-in-open-mineralization-xl-26-17-extends-alloy-max-north-drilling-now-spans-2-4-km-of-strike-and-1-km-of-width-at-alloy-max.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.514
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt has announced the discovery of the Alloy Max South Zone at its Pipestone XL Project in Newfoundland. Drill hole XL-26-18 intersected abundant, large-grain visible awaruite near the surface, while XL-26-17 successfully extended the Alloy Max North Zone, with drilling now spanning 2.4 km along strike.

## First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Drills First Discovery Hole at Alloy Max South Zone with Drill Hole XL-26-18: Best Near-Surface Visible Awaruite to Date at Alloy Max, Ending in Open Mineralization; XL-26-17 Extends Alloy Max North; Drilling Now Spans 2.4 km of Strike and 1 km of Width at Alloy Max

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--6e654920-dda3-4630-b225-2f09d1ec65e6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--6e654920-dda3-4630-b225-2f09d1ec65e6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T11:46:05.303Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T11:46:05.303Z
- Company: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (FAN.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FAN.V/press-releases/6740195822579107)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.483
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, QA/QC Disclosed

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt has announced the discovery of the Alloy Max South Zone via drill hole XL-26-18, which intersected abundant near-surface awaruite. Additionally, hole XL-26-17 has extended the Alloy Max North Zone, bringing the total drilled strike length to 2.4 km.

## First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Drills First Discovery Hole at Alloy Max South Zone with Drill Hole XL-26-18: Best Near-Surface Visible Awaruite to Date at Alloy Max, Ending in Open Mineralization; XL-26-17 Extends Alloy Max North; Drilling Now Spans 2.4 km of Strike and 1 km of Width at Alloy Max

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--b47816ba-a8b0-437c-aef9-491f37d1af3f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone--b47816ba-a8b0-437c-aef9-491f37d1af3f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-13T14:10:34.567Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-13T14:10:34.567Z
- Company: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (FAN)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/10/13/3379510/0/en/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-drills-first-discovery-hole-at-alloy-max-south-zone-with-drill-hole-xl-26-18-best-near-surface-visible-awaruite-to-date-at-alloy-max-ending-in-open-min.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.498
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension, Nearology Play

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt has announced the discovery of the Alloy Max South Zone at its Pipestone XL Project, highlighted by drill hole XL-26-18 which intersected abundant near-surface awaruite. The drilling program has now expanded the known strike length of the Alloy Max zone to 2.4 km and width to over 1 km. The company also noted a recent $13.4 million in financing to support expanded exploration and infrastructure upgrades.

## FPX Nickel drills Birchy North target and launches drilling at expanded Wolverine target at Advocate Nickel property, Newfoundland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-drills-birchy-north-target-and-launches-drilling-at-expanded-wolverin--2f7e2306-932b-4f21-92dd-d8427c388b74) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-drills-birchy-north-target-and-launches-drilling-at-expanded-wolverin--2f7e2306-932b-4f21-92dd-d8427c388b74.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T17:07:36.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T20:22:03.299Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T20:22:03.299Z
- Company: FPX Nickel Corp. (FPX)
- Original source: [resourceworld](https://resourceworld.com/fpx-nickel-drills-birchy-north-target-and-launches-drilling-at-expanded-wolverine-target-at-advocate-nickel-property-newfoundland/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.456
- Atlas tags: Step-Out Extension

FPX Nickel has completed its first drilling program at the Birchy North target, noting visible awaruite in all eight holes. Simultaneously, the company has launched a new drilling program at the expanded Wolverine target following high-grade rock sampling results.

## FPX Nickel Completes Birchy North Drilling and Commences Drilling at Expanded Wolverine Target at Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--fe7565f9-1a2c-499b-b2a3-e25dcc5b096e) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--fe7565f9-1a2c-499b-b2a3-e25dcc5b096e.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:32:52.908Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T11:36:22.093Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T11:36:22.093Z
- Company: FPX Nickel Corp. (FPX)
- Original source: [cnw](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wolverine-target-at-advocate-nickel-property-in-newfoundland-822779438.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Nearology Play

FPX Nickel has completed its first drilling program at the Birchy North target, noting visible awaruite in all eight holes. The company has also commenced a new drilling program at the expanded Wolverine target following high-grade DTR nickel rock sampling results.

## FPX Nickel Completes Birchy North Drilling and Commences Drilling at Expanded Wolverine Target at Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--6d65274c-5cf0-4030-99f9-e0dceaded7dc) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--6d65274c-5cf0-4030-99f9-e0dceaded7dc.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:08:07.262Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:08:07.262Z
- Company: FPX Nickel Corp. (FPX.V)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FPX.V/press-releases/7151371665952407)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.456
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

FPX Nickel has completed its first drilling program at the Birchy North target and has begun a 1,600-metre program at the Wolverine target. Recent surface sampling at Wolverine showed up to 0.14% DTR nickel, expanding the target's strike length to 5.4 km.

## FPX Nickel Completes Birchy North Drilling and Commences Drilling at Expanded Wolverine Target at Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--d25c8e1d-6ca6-42d1-916b-b0b0417bc45f) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wo--d25c8e1d-6ca6-42d1-916b-b0b0417bc45f.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-10-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: 2026-10-01T12:13:28.896Z
- Atlas analysis updated: 2026-10-01T12:13:28.896Z
- Company: FPX Nickel Corp. (FPX)
- Original source: [prospectors_exchange](https://fpxnickel.com/blog/2026/10/01/fpx-nickel-completes-birchy-north-drilling-and-commences-drilling-at-expanded-wolverine-target-at-advocate-nickel-property-in-newfoundland/)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.37
- Atlas tags: QA/QC Disclosed, Step-Out Extension

FPX Nickel has completed its first drilling program at the Birchy North target, noting visible awaruite in all eight holes. The company is now commencing a 1,600-metre drill program at the Wolverine target following high-grade DTR nickel rock sampling results of up to 0.14%.

## First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Attends the Defense Industrial Base Accelerator (DIBX) 2026, Showcasing Awaruite (Ni-Fe-Co Alloy) Samples Processed with ONSHORE MAX(TM) Into an Alloy Concentrate Up to 71.9% Nickel and 1.76% Cobalt from the Pipestone XL Project: Addressing North America's Midstream Critical Mineral Processing Bottleneck

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-attends-the-defense-industrial-base-accelerator-dib--2a7561ae-c9ea-415b-9156-b43f88394db6) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-attends-the-defense-industrial-base-accelerator-dib--2a7561ae-c9ea-415b-9156-b43f88394db6.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-25T10:30:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (FAN)
- Original source: [orestocks](https://orestocks.com/company/FAN.V/press-releases/8285837931494959)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.478
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Free Milling

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt showcased its ONSHORE MAX™ process at the DIBX 2026 event, demonstrating the production of high-grade nickel-cobalt alloy concentrates from its Pipestone XL Project. The preliminary metallurgical results show nickel grades up to 71.9%, offering a smelter-free pathway to supply the defense and EV battery sectors.

## First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Attends the Defense Industrial Base Accelerator (DIBX) 2026, Showcasing Awaruite (Ni-Fe-Co Alloy) Samples Processed with ONSHORE MAX™ Into an Alloy Concentrate Up to 71.9% Nickel and 1.76% Cobalt from the Pipestone XL Project: Addressing North America's Midstream Critical Mineral Processing Bottleneck

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-attends-the-defense-industrial-base-accelerator-dib--bd530fa4-46c6-4c36-83d8-234baf1b1fa3) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-attends-the-defense-industrial-base-accelerator-dib--bd530fa4-46c6-4c36-83d8-234baf1b1fa3.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-25T00:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. (FAN)
- Original source: [globenewswire](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/08/25/3350281/0/en/first-atlantic-nickel-cobalt-attends-the-defense-industrial-base-accelerator-dibx-2026-showcasing-awaruite-ni-fe-co-alloy-samples-processed-with-onshore-max-into-an-alloy-concentra.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.478
- Atlas tags: Mill Route, Bench Scale Only

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt showcased its ONSHORE MAX™ process at the DIBX 2026 event, demonstrating the production of high-grade nickel-cobalt alloy concentrates from its Pipestone XL Project. The preliminary metallurgical results from SGS Canada show concentrates averaging 67.4% nickel, offering a smelter-free pathway to supply critical minerals for defense and EV sectors.

## FPX Nickel Begins Inaugural Drill Program at the Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland

- Atlas analysis: [Read analysis](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-begins-inaugural-drill-program-at-the-advocate-nickel-property-in-new--0d7311dc-bf29-4409-a765-e3be86cc8dc8) · [Markdown](https://atlas-staging.minestarters.com/news/fpx-nickel-begins-inaugural-drill-program-at-the-advocate-nickel-property-in-new--0d7311dc-bf29-4409-a765-e3be86cc8dc8.md)
- Original announcement: 2026-08-04T11:00:00.000Z
- Atlas analysis published: Unknown date
- Atlas analysis updated: Unknown date
- Company: FPX Nickel Corp. (FPX)
- Original source: [yahoo_press](https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/commodities/articles/fpx-nickel-begins-inaugural-drill-110000974.html)
- Atlas sentiment: 0.177
- Atlas tags: exploration_5

FPX Nickel has commenced a 4,000-metre diamond drill program at its Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland. The program is designed to test two large-scale targets.

# 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.