MondayNov 19, 2018 10:47 am

First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Begins Tests to Restart Only North American Refinery Capable of Producing Battery-Grade Cobalt

Cobalt hydroxide is being assessed as a potential feed for the First Cobalt Refinery, which will potentially be reopened in the future Discussions are underway with various metal trading companies for the ethical delivery of the resource First Cobalt has partnered with SGS Canada to test processing of cobalt hydroxide and other materials via the existing First Cobalt Refinery flowsheet North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) recently announced that it has begun testing cobalt hydroxide material as feedstock for its cobalt refinery (http://ibn.fm/dbtu5). As part of the process, First Cobalt partnered up with…

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WednesdayNov 14, 2018 2:45 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Continues to Expose the Potential of its Iron Creek Cobalt Project

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) is currently extending the strike length of mineralization found in two zones at the Iron Creek Cobalt Project site through a 30,000-meter drilling effort. An article discussing the company’s effort reads, “The company expects to get a third drill rig on site this month to begin a bore-hole geophysical survey that aims to identify new targets and additional extensions of the known mineralization. The higher-grade cobalt of the currently expanded zone has primarily been at the eastern end and the higher-grade copper at the western…

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FridayNov 09, 2018 10:11 am

First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) on Safer Ground at Iron Creek Project as Risks of Toxic Supplies from Congo Increase

Radioactivity detected in cobalt supplies from Democratic Republic of the Congo Cobalt demand set to rise as EV production continues upward trajectory First Cobalt’s Idaho Iron Creek Project reports encouraging estimates The decision by First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) to shed its cobalt assets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and focus on North America is looking increasing prescient. Cobalt operations in the Congo, already tainted by reports of human rights violations, have become even more toxic after traces of radioactivity were detected in claims being mined by Anglo-Swiss miner Glencore (OTC: GLNCY). Apparently, the…

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ThursdayNov 08, 2018 10:07 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Begins Testing Potential Feedstock for Refinery Restart

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) this morning announced its commencement of testing of cobalt hydroxide material as feedstock for the company’s refinery. SGS Canada was retained to conduct testing to determine suitability of different cobalt feed material using FTSSF’s current flowsheet. In addition, discussions are underway with cobalt miners and commodity traders to explore ethically-sourced cobalt hydroxide options. As part of the testing, cobalt hydroxide material will be assessed for use as feedstock to produce metallic cobalt or cobalt sulphate products for sale into the North American market, and Cobalt…

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TuesdayNov 06, 2018 10:23 am

Expanding First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Mineralization Returns Boost Prospects of Idaho Project

First Cobalt’s latest reports show mineralized zones thicker than previously reported and additional mineralization between two recognized zones The company’s focus on domestic-sourcing of a “critical mineral” is being met with excitement amid assay results showing grades above inferred resource averages First Cobalt is working to more than double the strike length and down dip depth To sharpen the company’s focus, it is making changes to its office structure and is welcoming a new CFO in Ryan Snyder Market anxiety over the potential inability of cobalt to continue supplying lithium-ion computer battery production demand underscores the excitement junior explorer First…

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FridayNov 02, 2018 3:20 pm

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp.’s (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Mineral Resource Estimate Results Bode Well for Iron Creek Project

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) recently reported the results of its first NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate for its wholly-owned Iron Creek Cobalt Project in Idaho. FTSSF reported Inferred Mineral Resources of 29.6 million tons (26.9 million tonnes) grading 0.11 percent cobalt equivalent, under a base case scenario, and an alternative underground-only scenario indicating 4.9 million tons (4.4 million tonnes) grading 0.30 percent cobalt equivalent (http://ibn.fm/qqjG9). A recent article discussing the results reads, “An “Inferred Mineral Resource” is a concentration of some mineral that appears to have a reasonable prospect…

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ThursdayOct 25, 2018 9:18 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Posts Corporate Video on Iron Creek Project

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) this morning released a corporate video outlining its wholly-owned Iron Creek Cobalt Project (http://ibn.fm/PY19d). Among other highlights, the video features interviews with the company’s senior leadership team discussing the characteristics that make its flagship project in Idaho a unique cobalt asset. The Iron Creek property is a 1,698-acre area comprised of both patented and unpatented mining claims. To support multiple drills at the project, substantial infrastructure is in place, including 600 meters of underground development and an all-weather road joining the project to a state…

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WednesdayOct 24, 2018 9:43 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Reports New Drill Results from Flagship Iron Creek Project

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) this morning reported new drill results for its wholly owned Iron Creek project in Idaho. The report highlights dense cobalt mineralized zones and mineralization between two recognized zones. Results of three drill holes reflect the following: 25.7 million tons grading 0.35 percent cobalt and 0.62 percent copper in ICS18-03; 22.6 million tons grading 0.34 percent cobalt and 0.59 percent copper in IC18-29; 27.8 million tons grading 0.27 percent cobalt and 1.09 percent copper in ICS18-02; and higher grade mineralization along broader zones, including 8.0…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 12:36 pm

First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Finds Expanding Zonation of High-grade Copper, Cobalt Intercepts

First Cobalt announces filing of technical report supporting the maiden resource estimate for its 100 percent owned Iron Creek Project in Idaho Idaho property continues to reveal hidden potential for copper, cobalt development Company extending drilling into wider areas beyond established strike length for two zones, with higher grades of the metals found Higher-grade copper findings also correlate with silver, expanding options for the company Pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) is following up on the encouraging September 26 maiden resource estimate for its Idaho exploration project (http://ibn.fm/xc3ru) with news that drilling within wider mineralized…

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MondayOct 22, 2018 9:45 am

QualityStocksNewsBreaks – First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) Welcomes New CFO to Executive Leadership Team

Vertically integrated North American pure-play cobalt company First Cobalt Corp. (TSX.V: FCC) (OTCQX: FTSSF) (ASX: FCC) this morning announced the appointment of Ryan Snyder to its executive leadership team as its new chief financial officer. Snyder’s career experience includes serving in operations finance with Inmet Mining Corporation; overseeing financial planning, asset modeling and corporate governance for Enirgi Group Corporation; and serving in roles as director of finance, treasurer and CEO for Primero Mining Corp. Speaking of the appointment, President and CEO Trent Mell stated in the news release, "As we sharpen our focus on our flagship Iron Creek Project, we…

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