FANCF Advances Awaruite Metallurgy; Potential Nickel Upside From Pilot Testing
Jun 24, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive bench-scale metallurgy results and a defined path to pilot-scale testing can enhance FANCF's perceived execution risk and potential economics, especially given nickel-market tightening and EV/mobility demand growth. However, early-stage data and permitting timelines keep upside contingent on tangible progress.
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Awaruite nickel-iron alloy could diversify North American nickel supply. FANCF's onshore MAX results yield up to 71.9% Ni and 1.76% Co via two-stage magnetic separation and flotation. The company plans bulk-sample permitting to push toward a pilot plant as global nickel demand eyes growth toward an $80B market by the mid-2030s.
Awaruite could diversify nickel supply via magnetic separation.
FANCF reports onshore MAX yields 71.9% Ni and 1.76% Co.
Pilot-scale bulk-sample permitting planned to advance toward a plant.
Nickel market could reach US$80B by mid-2030s amid rising EV demand.
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