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Cobalt Institute launches Downstream Engagement Group

Cobalt Institute launches Downstream Engagement Group

The inaugural session of the DEG will take place on 3 July with a focus on the due diligence obligations of the upcoming EU Batteries Regulation (EUBR). This session is open to downstream companies and Cobalt Institute members affected by the EUBR. It aims to foster shared understanding across the cobalt value chain regarding interpretations, challenges, and implementation strategies related to the EUBR’s due diligence requirements (Chapter VII). 
30 June 2025 Read more
Securing the future of Europe’s critical raw materials sector

Securing the future of Europe’s critical raw materials sector

Cobalt, Nickel, Lithium and Graphite – All key raw materials for Europe’s strategic autonomy, defence sector and vital components to produce clean energy technologies. Europe urgently needs to inc...
23 June 2025 Read more

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Mining cobalt from waste: Capturing lost value in a responsible cobalt value chain

Mining cobalt from waste: Capturing lost value in a responsible cobalt value chain

Did you know over 34,000 tonnes of cobalt ended up in e-waste globally in 2022? That is equivalent to a sixth of the global supply of primary mined cobalt in 2022 or, if you like, more than one-an...
30 January 2025 Read more
United Nations-Convened Guiding Principles to Guide Global Energy Transition: What does this mean for the Cobalt Industry?

United Nations-Convened Guiding Principles to Guide Global Energy Transition: What does this mean for the Cobalt Industry?

The UN's new Guiding Principles for the global energy transition impact the cobalt industry, emphasizing responsible sourcing, human rights, and environmental sustainability. Discover key insights from the UN Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals and the future of cobalt in renewable technologies.
16 October 2024 Read more
The European Critical Raw Materials Act: what does it mean for the cobalt industry?

The European Critical Raw Materials Act: what does it mean for the cobalt industry?

The Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) is the EU’s flagship legislation on critical raw materials (CRMs). The purpose of the act is to secure the EU’s supply of CRMs by improving supply chain resil...
09 September 2024 Read more

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The Cobalt Institute’s cobalt value chain mapping is a detailed overview of all stages of cobalt production – from mining to recycling – and the actual and potential human rights and environmental risks related to them.

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