TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) has released its results for the quarter ended July 31, 2022.
“During the quarter, Ramu continued its strong production results and remained one of the lowest cost nickel mines in the world,” stated Anthony Milewski, the Company’s Chairman. “Ramu sales continue to be slower than expected, however nickel and cobalt prices remain elevated.”
Quarterly Highlights
The Company’s principal asset, an 8.56% joint-venture interest in the Ramu Nickel-Cobalt (“Ramu”) integrated operation in Papua New Guinea, had another outstanding quarter. Highlights from Ramu and the Company during the quarter include:
- Strong quarter end cash balance of US$4.6 million, providing ample liquidity for the Company.
- Production of 8,128 tonnes of contained nickel and 695 tonnes of contained cobalt in mixed hydroxide (MHP) during the second calendar quarter, placing Ramu as the number one producer of MHP globally.
- Actual cash costs for the second calendar quarter, net of by-product sales, of US$3.03/lb. of contained nickel.
- Total net and comprehensive income of $3.0 million ($0.03/share) and $0.2 million ($0.00/share) for the three and six months ended July 31, 2022, respectively, largely as a result of lower sales and higher input and labour costs.
Ramu Update
On September 11, 2022, Papua New Guinea experienced a 7.6 magnitude earthquake 150km south of Madang. Emergency protocols were initiated at the Ramu Mine and it was determined that no injuries to personnel occurred. MCC has reduced throughput at Ramu’s refinery while specialists are engaged to ensure integrity of all key equipment before returning to full production. It’s expected that Ramu will operate at reduced capacity for at least 2 months.
About Nickel 28
Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a nickel-cobalt producer through its 8.56% joint-venture interest in the producing, long-life and world-class Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Operation located in Papua New Guinea. Ramu provides Nickel 28 with significant attributable nickel and cobalt production thereby offering our shareholders direct exposure to two metals which are critical to the adoption of electric vehicles. In addition, Nickel 28 manages a portfolio of 13 nickel and cobalt royalties on development and exploration projects in Canada, Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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