Researchers found that certain seafloor massive sulphide samples from the Escanaba Trough spontaneously combusted and exceeded 100 C during laboratory handling. This highlights a potential fire hazard for future seabed mining operations, particularly during crushing or processing aboard ships.
Deep Sea Minerals (CSE: SEAS) has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Westwin Elements to jointly evaluate U.S.-based processing routes for polymetallic nodules. The partnership aims to conduct bench and pilot-scale test work on nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese contained in the nodules.
Homeland Nickel Inc. has closed a C$3.04 million non-brokered private placement and received USFS acceptance for its Red Flat sonic drill program Plan of Operation. The company is also preparing updated Mineral Resource Estimates for the Red Flat and Cleopatra projects using recompiled historical data, aiming to complete economic assessments in Q4 2026.
Homeland Nickel Inc. has closed a C$3.04 million non-brokered private placement and received USFS acceptance for its Red Flat sonic drill program. The company is also preparing updated Mineral Resource Estimates for the Red Flat and Cleopatra projects following a data recompilation.
Electra Battery Materials has released preliminary FEL-1 engineering results for a proposed two-phase nickel refinery in the southeastern United States. The first phase targets an annual production of 20,000 tonnes of contained nickel with projected recoveries of 97% or higher for nickel and cobalt.
Homeland Nickel has formed Patriot Nickel Corp, a Delaware-registered company, to option its Cleopatra and Eight Dollar Mountain properties. The agreement includes staged cash payments and minimum expenditure requirements, with Homeland aiming to earn an 80% interest in both assets.
Homeland Nickel has entered into a Mineral Rights Agreement with the newly formed Patriot Nickel Corp to option its Cleopatra and Eight Dollar Mountain properties in Oregon. The deal includes staged cash payments, minimum expenditure requirements, and a path to a joint venture, aiming to leverage US investor interest.
