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Nickel 28 Announces Filing of Annual Financial Statements

Nickel 28 Debt Repayment Boosts Stake, But Expansion Dilution Looms Over $1.25 Rally

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis May 29, 2026 · 08:01 NKL · 1.25 Nickel 28 Capital Corp.

Executive Summary

Annual Financial Filing (May 29, 2026): Filed audited statements for FY ended Jan 31, 2026. Reported US$529 million revenue from Ramu project and a net loss of US$1.1 million ($0.01/share).
Production & Sales: Produced 33,007 tonnes contained nickel and 3,099 tonnes cobalt in MHP. Sales were 32,627 tonnes nickel and 3,061 tonnes cobalt.
Financial Health: Year-end cash balance of US$9.1 million. Full-year debt repayment of US$6.5 million reduced construction debt to $31.9 million.
Ownership Structure: Debt repayment triggers an automatic increase in joint-venture interest from 8.56% to 11.3%. Company holds option to purchase additional 9.25% up to total 20.55%.
Operational Context: Average realized nickel prices were US$6.88/lb and cobalt US$16.07/lb. Production costs net of by-product sales were US$3.47/lb.

Material Impact

Confirmation of Value Accretion: The filing confirms the debt repayment milestone announced in May 2026, which automatically increases Nickel 28's economic interest from 8.56% to 11.3%. This is a material positive for long-term cash flow per share without additional capital expenditure.
Operational Efficiency: Revenue increased to US$529 million (vs $471M in FY 2024) while net loss narrowed significantly ($1.1M vs $1.9M). This indicates improved operational leverage and cost management despite lower nickel prices compared to prior peaks.
Liquidity Position: Cash balance of US$9.1 million is sufficient for corporate overhead but insufficient to fund the proposed Phase II expansion independently, highlighting reliance on partner funding or dilution.
Market Expectation Alignment: The financial results are in line with previous operational guidance and the May 15 resource update. The market has already priced in the debt repayment progress (stock rallied from ~$0.83 in Jan to $1.25 in May). Therefore, this filing is viewed as a confirmation of existing expectations rather than a surprise catalyst.
Expansion Risk: While positive on operations, the news does not resolve the Phase II expansion dilution risk announced in April 2026 ($1.6B cost). The company must still decide whether to fund its share or accept dilution/buyout offers.

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Company Overview

Company: Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSX-V: NKL).
Flagship Project: Ramu Nickel-Cobalt Operation in Papua New Guinea.
Project Type: Integrated HPAL (High-Pressure Acid Leach) operation producing Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP).
Current Interest: 8.56% Joint Venture interest, increasing to 11.3% upon debt repayment.
Production Capacity: Design capacity approx. 32,600 tonnes Ni/year; currently operating at ~101-113% utilization.
Royalty Portfolio: Holds royalties on Dumont (Quebec), Turnagain (BC), Flemington (Australia), Nyngan (Australia), and others focusing on Nickel, Cobalt, Scandium, and REEs.

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