Two scientists, working independently of each other, won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work into molecular construction and its impact on a range of uses from solar cells to battery storage.

The hybrid energy solution adds to Tractafric’s and Caterpillar’s already substantial footprint at the Kibali mine.

Partnership will evaluate ways to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel.

Requirement applies to about 141,000 people, including fly-in, fly-out and other workers in mining, exploration and oil & gas.

The development project by the three companies will enable heavy transportation with electric driven battery vehicles.

Commissioning of phase one of First Cobalt’s low-carbon hydrometallurgical refinery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Revision comes as a result of several challenges during commissioning the mine's first Autonomous Haulage System fleet.