Nickel and cobalt developers have continued to advance refining strategies, optimise project economics and strengthen critical minerals supply chain partnerships during the March 2026 quarter. Companies including Cobalt Blue Holdings, Latrobe Magnesium and Alliance Nickel reported progress across processing technology, project development and commercialisation pathways as they position assets to support future battery and critical minerals demand. Cobalt Blue advances refinery and US critical minerals partnership Cobalt Blue Holdings progressed key development and technology initiatives during the March 2026 quarter, ... (full story)