First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp.

First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. is a Canadian critical mineral exploration company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The company's core business is focused on developing a secure and reliable source of North American nickel and cobalt, essential for industries such as stainless steel, electric vehicles, aerospace, and defense, particularly in light of nickel's designation as a critical mineral in the United States.

The company's primary asset is the 100%-owned Pipestone XL Nickel-Cobalt Alloy Project in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada. This project is centered on awaruite, a naturally occurring nickel-iron-cobalt alloy (approximately 77% nickel, 21% iron, and 1-2% cobalt) that is sulfur-free. A key advantage of awaruite is its magnetic properties, which allow for processing through magnetic separation, potentially bypassing traditional smelting or high-pressure acid leaching and reducing reliance on foreign-controlled processing infrastructure.

Effective April 29, 2026, the company officially changed its name from First Atlantic Nickel Corp. to First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. to emphasize the natural cobalt content within its awaruite deposits. Recent developments include the commencement of drilling at the new Alloy Max Zone in April 2026 and the company's acceptance into the U.S. Defense Industrial Base Consortium in March 2026. Adrian Smith serves as the CEO, and Dr. Douglas Wicks was appointed as a Strategic Advisor in April 2026. First Atlantic Nickel & Cobalt Corp. is strategically positioned to meet the growing demand for responsibly sourced critical minerals, aligning with North American supply chain requirements.