Graphic: Surpluses, low prices to remain a feature of cobalt market
Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.
Surging supplies of cobalt from Indonesia and Africa are forecast to outpace demand from EVs.
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Global warming has raised the economic status and political importance of critical minerals, but with that also comes an increased risk of resource nationalism across the globe.
The share of Russian origin stocks in LME-registered warehouses has been gradually rising this year.
New research shows that lithium and cobalt deposits in the US are located in or near tribal lands, including sacred and culturally important sites.
New study shows dramatic increase in investor-state disputes and 80% of miners and counsel involved in arbitration expect greater government intervention over the next year.
Investment fund Engine No. 1, known for its battle with Exxon and recently taking a surprise stake in Vale’s base metals business, is eying more deals in critical minerals.
Australia’s government has ambitions to help break China’s stranglehold on the battery supply chain.
Data from the US Geological Survey suggests global copper reserves will fall short by 80%, global nickel reserves by 90%, and cobalt by around 96%.
Cobalt prices are down more than 50% from October, due to weak demand and growing supplies from Indonesia.