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Nickel Mines Ltd. (AU:NIC)
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Nickel Mines Ltd. (NIC) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 27, 2026
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)
Consensus EPS Forecast
0.02
Last Year’s EPS
<0.01
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Feb 22, 2026|
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a mix of transitory operational pain and strong strategic and market tailwinds. Near-term results were negatively impacted by a government-imposed RKAB limit that halted mining for much of the quarter, producing a USD 14.9 million mine EBITDA loss and higher costs from third-party ore purchases. Offsetting these setbacks are several substantial positives: rapid mine ramp-up after reinstatement, strong commodity price movements (nickel and cobalt materially higher), robust HPAL/HNC margins (HNC EBITDA +32% q/q; EBITDA/t up ~29%), ENC nearing commissioning, a strategic 10% sale of ENC to Sphere Corp at a premium (USD 2.4B valuation), and a long-term fixed‑rate 25‑year PPA for a large solar + BESS project. Given the strength of underlying commodity prices, operational recovery, commissioning progress and strategic endorsements, the positives are judged to significantly outweigh the quarter’s temporary lowlights.
Company Guidance
Management guided that it remains confident of securing an increased RKAB to 19.0 million wet metric tonnes (currently restated from 9.0m to 10.5m on Dec 12), which management says would deliver 100% limonite self‑sufficiency for ENC and near‑100% for RKEF (nameplate self‑sufficiency ~11–12m t; company currently running ~25–30% above nameplate), noting it delivered ~1.0m t in the last 19 days and is tracking to ~1.4m t in January; ENC is in unit testing/wet commissioning targeting final commissioning end of this quarter; financials/guides included adjusted EBITDA from operations of USD 37.3m, a December‑quarter EBITDA loss of USD 14.9m (impacted by halted mining/standby costs), RKEF production slightly up (+1% operations) with slightly higher ore cash costs offset by lower electricity, HNC delivered USD 17.2m EBITDA (+32% q/q) and HNC EBITDA per tonne rose from ~$629/t to ~$812/t, MSP contract price +18% to $17,110/t, LME spot >$18,000/t (2025 average $15,162/t), NPI contract $11,100/t vs spot ~$13,200/t (~20% above Dec quarter avg), cobalt spot >$55,000/t (2025 avg ~ $39,967/t), solar PPA project (262 MWp + 80 MW BESS) reached financial close with a 25‑year fixed‑rate offtake, Sphere acquired 10% of ENC at a USD 2.4bn valuation, and development programmes (Sampala/ETL targeting ~6m tpa, haul roads 72% complete, ~18,000m drilling) remain on track.
Safety and ESG Recognition
17.7 million man-hours without a lost time injury (LTI) and awarded the Excellence in Sustainability Leadership award by CNBC Indonesia, highlighting strong ESG and environmental management credentials.
Solar Project Financial Close and Long‑Term PPA
262 MWp solar project with an 80 MW battery energy storage system achieved financial close. Company is an offtaker under a 25‑year fixed-rate power purchase agreement with no inflation escalation, locking in a significant portion of future power costs.
Strong Commodity Price Environment
Nickel and cobalt spot prices strengthened materially: current LME nickel spot > $18,000/t vs 2025 average $15,162/t (~+18.8%), MSP contract price +18% to $17,110/t, NPI spot ~$13,200 (~+19% above the December quarter average), and cobalt spot > $55,000/t vs 2025 average ~$39,967/t (~+37.8%).
HNC / HPAL Strong Performance
HNC delivered USD 17.2 million EBITDA, a 32% increase versus the September quarter. HNC EBITDA per tonne increased from $629/t to $812/t (~+29%).
RKEF Production and Costs
RKEF nickel metal production and operations increased ~1% quarter-on-quarter; electricity costs fell, partially offsetting modestly higher ore costs.
ENC Commissioning Progress
ENC unit testing and wet commissioning underway with final commissioning targeted by end of the quarter. Crystallizers installed and integrated; sulfuric acid plant and key mechanical tests commenced; slurry pipeline works progressing.
Strategic Investment into ENC by Sphere Corp
Sphere Corp to acquire 10% of ENC at a USD 2.4 billion valuation (NIC invested USD 2.3 billion) — a ~4.35% premium — providing endorsement and entry to premium Western (including aerospace) supply chains; funding expected Q1 2026.
Rapid Mine Ramp-Up After RKAB Reinstatement
After approval to restart on 12 Dec and an increased RKAB to 10.5 million tonnes for 2025, the company delivered nearly 1 million tonnes in the last 19 days of the quarter and was tracking to deliver ~1.4 million tonnes in January, demonstrating fast operational recovery.
Development Pipeline and Exploration Progress
Sampala/ETL and ANN projects progressing: ETL feasibility submitted (target ~6 Mtpa), ANN feasibility complete (including slurry plant concept), haul road 72% complete, and ~18,000 m of drilling completed to support mine planning.
Adjusted EBITDA from Operations
Adjusted EBITDA from operations reported at USD 37.3 million for the quarter (reflects underlying operational earnings before specific mine impacts).

Nickel Mines Ltd. (AU:NIC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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AU:NIC Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
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Aug 27, 2026
2026 (Q2)
0.02 / -
0.004
Feb 22, 2026
2025 (Q4)
<0.01 / 0.02
-0.086126.23% (+0.11)
Aug 27, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.02 / <0.01
0.001200.00% (<+0.01)
Feb 23, 2025
2024 (Q4)
0.00 / -0.06
0.026-334.62% (-0.09)
Aug 28, 2024
2024 (Q2)
<0.01 / <0.01
0.013-88.89% (-0.01)
Feb 28, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.00 / 0.04
0.0348.33% (<+0.01)
Aug 30, 2023
2023 (Q2)
0.02 / 0.01
0.049-74.29% (-0.04)
Feb 27, 2023
2022 (Q4)
0.02 / 0.03
0.035-4.00% (>-0.01)
Aug 30, 2022
2022 (Q2)
0.10 / 0.05
0.02784.21% (+0.02)
Feb 22, 2022
2021 (Q4)
0.04 / 0.04
0.042-16.67% (>-0.01)
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AU:NIC Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 27, 2025
AU$0.75AU$0.72-4.00%
Aug 28, 2024
AU$0.78AU$0.79+0.64%
Feb 28, 2024
AU$0.68AU$0.67-1.47%
Aug 30, 2023
AU$0.71AU$0.73+2.53%
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