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Preventing the EU’s Imminent Self-Destruction of Its Cobalt Industry
The European cobalt industry warned the European Commission in a letter that contrary to Europe's ambition to strengthen its independence in critical raw materials - especially cobalt - the Commission...
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Cobalt Learning Group Session on Voluntary Principles Convened by Cobalt Institute
On November 7, Cobalt Institute convened a virtual Cobalt Learning Group (CLG) session for our members focused on the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR) and its application in c...
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A Just Transition for Cobalt: Powering a Fair Low Carbon Future Ahead of COP30
This blog was written by Tom Fairlie and Alec Popper from the Cobalt Institute’s Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability team.
As the world turns its attention to COP30, the conversation around...
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99%of cobalt is mined as a by-product of copper and nickel
x3cobalt demand growth by 2050, driven by cobalt use in EV batteries, aerospace, defence and consumer electronics
$1.7bnis required by 2050 to build the cobalt mines needed to meet growing demand
B12cobalt is a bio-essential element, helping humans and animals stay healthy
10all the top 10 EV models in the US and Europe rely on cobalt-containing chemistries
61%of demand growth supported by EV batteries
x4demand growth by 2050 from aviation, defence, space exploration, satellites, drones
25%of cobalt can be recycled by 2035 and 39% by 2050
76%of mined cobalt comes from DR Congo, followed by Indonesia (12%)
2%share of artisanal cobalt mining in the DR Congo in 2024
82%of global refined cobalt supply was certified against Responsible Minerals Initiative
+200ktcobalt demand in 2024 – strongest annual growth since 2021
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