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Cobalt Institute’s Circular Economy PhD: The Geopolitics of Circularity
As the world enters a new geopolitical age, the race for critical minerals is heating up. Amidst a fracturing of the global critical mineral economy, countries are building more resilient supply chain...
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Cobalt Institute launches Downstream Engagement Group
Cobalt Institute launches Downstream Engagement Group
Cobalt Institute – the global industry association representing cobalt producers, users, recyclers, and traders – is delighted to announc...
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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...
- Cobalt Facts
- Powering Change
- Mining & Production
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
Events
External Event
RBA 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE: OFFICIAL PARTNER SESSION
Responsible Contracts in Practice: Strengthening Cobalt Supply Chains
Navigating evolving expectations with practical tools and shared insights
Session Description
Emerging regulations — from...
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