202618 releases
FPX Nickel Completes Birchy North Drilling and Commences Drilling at Expanded Wolverine Target at Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland
Eight diamond drill holes totalling 2,421 metres have been completed at the Birchy North Target at the Advocate Nickel Property in north-central Newfoundland, with visible awaruite noted in all holes; DTR nickel results are anticipated in late October or early November. A minimum 1,600-metre program of up to six holes has begun at the Wolverine Target, where summer rock sampling returned up to 0.14% DTR nickel and expanded the geochemical footprint to 5.4 km of strike, including a 2 km high-grade zone. Staking of about 91.5 km² increased the Advocate land package to roughly 210.5 km².
Drill resultsFPX Nickel Renews Commitment to UN Global Compact Demonstrating Industry Leadership in Sustainable and Responsible Project Development
A renewed commitment to the United Nations Global Compact has been made, alongside the filing of FPX Nickel's inaugural Communications on Progress report covering human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Previously announced sustainability initiatives, including the Mining Association of Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining program and ECOLOGO® Certification, have been expanded to cover generative exploration activities, including the new Advocate Property in Newfoundland.
CorporateFPX Nickel’s Baptiste Nickel Project Featured in Canada Investment Summit Prospectus
The Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia has been included in the Canada investment prospectus being presented to global investors at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in Toronto on September 14 and 15. FPX Nickel noted existing strategic relationships with Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining and Finland's Outokumpu Oyj. Baptiste's claims cover 453 km² and approximately US$55 million has been spent on its exploration and development since 2010.
CorporateFPX Nickel Begins Inaugural Drill Program at the Advocate Nickel Property in Newfoundland
A 4,000-metre diamond drill program has begun at the Advocate Nickel Property in north-central Newfoundland, testing the Birchy North and Wolverine targets. Drilling will cover 1.2 km of the 2.6 km by 700 m Birchy North target, where bedrock samples returned up to 0.13% DTR nickel, and 800 m of the Wolverine target, which measures 7 km by up to 1 km and returned up to 0.14% DTR nickel. A 2,226 line-kilometre airborne magnetic survey was completed. JOGMEC has funded 60% of expenditures, FPX 40%.
Drill resultsFPX Nickel Provides Mid-Year Update on 2026 Community Initiatives
An update on 2026 community investment initiatives near the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia was provided. FPX Nickel renewed its Student Bursary Program through Indspire, funding a total of $25,000 in bursaries in 2026, with the next application intake deadline on August 1. First-half 2026 donations went to groups including the Fort St. James Sled Dog Association, Fort St. James Curling Club, Men of the North Society, Nak'azdli Whut'en, Binche Whut'en, Nadleh Whut'en and Stellat'en First Nations, and Takla Nation.
CorporateFPX Nickel Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Shahid Pannun has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of FPX Nickel, completing a planned transition announced May 28 and coinciding with the departure of previous CFO and Corporate Secretary Felicia de la Paz. Pannun is a Chartered Professional Accountant with over 25 years of financial leadership experience, beginning his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He was granted 500,000 stock options at an exercise price of $0.40 per share, expiring June 30, 2031.
ManagementFPX Nickel Provides Environmental Assessment Progress Update – Confirmation of Federal Assessment for Baptiste and Coordinated Federal and Provincial Review
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has confirmed that a federal environmental assessment is required for FPX Nickel's Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia, consistent with the Physical Activities Regulation given the proposed mill throughput. FPX has asked IAAC to pause the federal planning phase to keep the federal and provincial processes aligned under a coordinated one project, one process approach. A Detailed Project Description is planned for submission in mid-2027.
CorporateFPX Nickel Announces Results of 2026 Annual General and Special Meeting, Stock Option Grant and CFO Transition
Shareholders approved all items at FPX Nickel's annual general and special meeting held May 27, 2026, electing eight directors, appointing DeVisser Gray LLP as auditor and approving the 10% rolling Share Compensation Plan; 175,904,951 shares were voted, representing 55.78% of shares outstanding at the record date. The board granted 5,675,000 stock options to directors, officers and employees at $0.50 per share, with a five-year term and fully vested on grant. CFO and Corporate Secretary Felicia de la Paz departs effective June 30, 2026, with a search underway.
CorporateFPX Nickel Announces Succession Planning for Sustainability Team to Support the Advancement of the Baptiste Nickel Project
Succession changes within FPX Nickel's Sustainability team take effect June 1, 2026. Tim Bekhuys, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations, will retire and continue as a Senior Advisor for the remainder of 2026; Nigel Fisher, with the Company since 2024, is promoted to Vice President, Sustainability & External Relations; and Julia Tarnowski, P. Eng. joins as Director, Environment. The changes support advancement of the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia through the environmental assessment process.
ManagementFPX Nickel’s Baptiste Project Identified as a Major Priority Project by the Government of British Columbia
The Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia has been named a major priority project by the Government of British Columbia under its Look West economic strategy, and is the only critical minerals project owned by a junior mining company on the province's priority list. Baptiste was previously the first project referred to the province's Critical Minerals Office concierge service in 2024 and recently entered the environmental assessment process, with the Joint Summary of Issues and Engagement published per FPX's April 21, 2026 news release.
CorporateFPX Nickel Provides Environmental Assessment Progress Update – Successful Completion of Federal and Provincial Review of the Baptiste Project Initial Project Description
The BC Environmental Assessment Office and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada have issued a Joint Summary of Issues and Engagement following their coordinated review of the Initial Project Description for FPX Nickel's Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia. The summary confirms eight First Nations will be included in the environmental assessment process and directs FPX to respond to comments received during early engagement. FPX plans to submit a Detailed Project Description in mid-2027.
CorporateFPX Nickel Renews Global Generative Exploration Alliance with JOGMEC
The Global Generative Exploration Alliance with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security has been renewed with a Year Four budget of $1,200,000, covering April 2026 to March 2027. FPX will fund 60% of expenditures and JOGMEC 40%, giving FPX 60% ownership of new joint venture projects generated going forward. The program targets awaruite nickel properties globally similar to the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia, with multiple prospective properties identified to date.
CorporateFPX Nickel and JOGMEC Delineate Multiple Awaruite Nickel Targets at the Expanded Klow Property in British Columbia
Rock and stream sediment sampling at the 164 km² Klow property in central British Columbia, 45 km north of the Baptiste Nickel Project, delineated three new awaruite target zones, bringing the total to four, with Davis Tube Recoverable nickel values up to 0.09%; crews collected 465 rock samples and 17 stream sediment samples in 2025. The program was fully funded by JOGMEC, whose option to earn a 60% interest by spending $1,000,000 was extended to March 31, 2028. Follow-up sampling at Mesa and Nick is planned for 2026.
Drill resultsFPX Nickel: Public Comment Period Opens for Baptiste Project
A joint public comment period run by the BC Environmental Assessment Office and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has opened for the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia, running until 11:59 p.m. PST on March 9, 2026. It is the first of four comment periods in the environmental assessment process, following acceptance of the Initial Project Description by both governments in January 2026. An in-person open house is set for February 18 in Fort St. James, with a virtual session February 24.
CorporateFPX Nickel Reports Confirmatory Results from Geotechnical Drilling at the Baptiste Nickel Project
Assay results from three geotechnical drill holes at the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia include 290.65 m at 0.134% DTR nickel in hole 25GM-01 (including 194.30 m at 0.142% within the current open pit shell), 345.35 m at 0.117% DTR nickel in 25GM-02 (including 115.70 m at 0.128%), and 66.00 m at 0.103% DTR nickel in 25GM-03 (including 44.00 m at 0.124%). The 2025 engineering field investigation program completed roughly 1,935 m of geotechnical, hydrogeological and condemnation drilling.
Drill resultsFPX Nickel Announces Commencement of Environmental Assessment Process for Baptiste Nickel Project
The Initial Project Description for the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia has been submitted to and accepted by the BC Environmental Assessment Office and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada, commencing the environmental assessment process. A public comment period with both agencies will run from February 5 to March 9, 2026. FPX noted a recent $3.7 million grant from Natural Resources Canada's Critical Mineral Infrastructure Fund and launched a project website at baptisteproject.com.
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20253 releases
FPX Nickel Reports on 2025 Community Investment and Bursary Programs
An end-of-year update was provided on FPX Nickel's 2025 Community Investment Program near the Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia, covering support for cultural, educational, youth, recreation, health and community initiatives in Fort St. James and surrounding communities. Three bursaries were awarded in 2025 to recipients from Binche Whut'en and Takla Nation through the Indspire-administered Student Bursary Program. The program will be renewed in 2026, with application intakes on February 1, August 1 and November 1.
CorporateFPX Nickel Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid
The TSX Venture Exchange has accepted FPX Nickel's notice to renew its normal course issuer bid, allowing the purchase for cancellation of up to 5,000,000 common shares, about 2% of shares outstanding, from December 9, 2025 to December 8, 2026, with Cormark Securities conducting the bid. Under the prior NCIB that commenced December 5, 2024, the company bought 875,000 shares at a weighted average price of $0.26. At September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $20,237,076.
CorporateFPX Nickel Becomes First Company with British Columbia Exploration Property to Achieve ECOLOGO® Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Responsible Exploration
UL Solutions ECOLOGO® certification has been obtained by FPX Nickel, covering its Baptiste Nickel Project in central British Columbia. The process included a desktop audit of corporate policies and a field audit during the 2025 Baptiste exploration program, and was completed from July to September 2025. FPX says it is the first company in Canada to achieve ECOLOGO® certification with operations located outside Quebec.
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