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27Co58.93Cobalt

battery · Z 27 · 58.93 u

Cobalt (Co)

More than two thirds of mine supply is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Durban, China and Finland sit on the process side.

Hydroxide CIF Durban is the screen contract on this book. Artisanal feed, UBO and OECD due diligence are identity gates, not marketing copy. Indonesian MHP is a second, nickel-linked stream.

Geo

Mine, process, refine.

ISOCountryRoleNote
CDDemocratic Republic of the CongoMineCopper-cobalt hydroxide
ZMZambiaMineCopperbelt cobalt
IDIndonesiaMineHPAL MHP by-product
AUAustraliaMineLaterite and sulphide
CUCubaMineMoa laterite
CNChinaProcessHydroxide to sulphate
FIFinlandRefineKokkola metal and chemicals

Forms

  • Hydroxide
  • Metal cathode
  • Sulphate

Uses

  • NMC / NCA cathode
  • Superalloys
  • Chemicals

Illustrative indications

Physical product examples.