Nickel 28 Announces Confirmation of Cash Distribution from Ramu Joint Venture
Construction debt repayment reduces Nickel 28's attributable balance, while management expects weaker second-half profitability and cash generation.
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Nickel 28 Capital (CONXF) confirmed a pending cash distribution of approximately US$4.4 million from the Ramu joint venture. The distribution, its eleventh, relates to H1 2026 operating performance and its 8.56% interest in the Papua New Guinea nickel-cobalt project. Receipt is anticipated during October 2026, but timing remains unconfirmed.
Confirmation also covered repayment of US$8.2 million of Nickel 28's share of joint-venture construction debt, reducing its attributable balance to approximately US$24.5 million. The company expects lower profitability and cash generation in H2 2026 than in H1 as higher sulphur costs and softer nickel and cobalt prices pressure margins. Management remains confident in achieving full-year production targets.
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Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Ramu confirmed approximately US$4.4 million in cash distributions for Nickel 28's H1 2026 operating performance. 7.2% of market cap
- Moderate pointConstruction debt repayment of US$8.2 million reduces attributable debt to approximately US$24.5 million. 13% of market cap
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Management remains confident in achieving Ramu's full-year 2026 production targets.
Negative
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Management expects lower H2 2026 profitability and cash generation versus H1 from higher sulphur costs and softer metal prices.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Cash distribution receipt is anticipated during October 2026, but timing remains unconfirmed.
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - October 15, 2026) - Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) ("Nickel 28" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the pending receipt of its eleventh cash distribution from the Ramu joint venture.
Nickel 28 has received confirmation of a cash distribution for H1 2026 operating performance of approximately US
Nickel 28's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Craig Lennon commented: "The first half of 2026 has delivered a very strong financial result for Nickel 28, with the Company receiving a cash distribution of US
"While we are extremely pleased with the financial performance achieved during the first half of the year, we expect the operating environment to become more challenging during the second half of 2026. Operating margins are anticipated to come under increasing pressure as higher sulphur prices, which have risen significantly due to global supply constraints, continue to flow through to production costs. At the same time, nickel and cobalt prices have softened from the levels experienced earlier in the year, placing additional pressure on margins.
"Importantly, these challenges are largely driven by external market factors rather than the underlying operational performance of Ramu. The project continues to operate well, and management remains confident in achieving its full-year production targets. However, we expect the combination of higher operating costs and lower realised commodity prices to result in reduced profitability and cash generation during the second half of 2026 compared with the first half.
"Despite these near-term headwinds, Ramu remains a significant cash-generating asset for Nickel 28. The strong financial returns achieved during the first six months of the year demonstrate the value of our investment and its ability to deliver meaningful distributions."
About Nickel 28
Nickel 28 Capital Corp. is a nickel-cobalt producer through its
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact Information:
Nickel 28 Investor Relations
Attn: Brett Richards, Director/Advisor
Tel: +1 905 449 1500
Email: info@nickel28.com
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/319101
FAQ
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How much is Nickel 28's Ramu cash distribution, and when is it expected?
Nickel 28's eleventh Ramu cash distribution is approximately US$4.4 million, with receipt anticipated during October 2026 but timing still unconfirmed. It relates to H1 2026 operating performance and the company's 8.56% joint-venture interest.
How much Ramu construction debt remains attributable to Nickel 28?
Nickel 28's attributable Ramu joint-venture construction debt balance is approximately US$24.5 million after confirmation of a US$8.2 million repayment of its portion of the debt.