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New cobalt supply central to growing electric vehicle market
Cobalt is a technology and energy metal with unique physical and chemical properties making it ideal for use in a wide range of metallic and chemical applications. Historically, consumption was domina...
The Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF)
On 9 January 2019, the Cobalt Institute (CI) launched the Cobalt Industry Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF). The CIRAF strengthens the ability of cobalt producers and buyers to assess, mitigate...
The CI welcomes new Member Metalkol RTR
We are delighted to welcome Metalkol RTR to the Cobalt Institute (CI) as a new Member.
Metalkol RTR is a major reprocessing plant for historic cobalt and copper tailings from previous mining operat...
Volkswagen to spend $50 billion on electric car ‘offensive’
German automaker Volkswagen said Friday it will spend tens of billions of dollars refocusing the company on the making of electric cars, autonomous vehicles and new mobility services.
The Wolfsburg...
The President of the Cobalt Institute opened China International Ni&Co Forum
The President of the Cobalt Institute, David Weight, opened China International Ni & Co Industry Forum 2018 with a speech on “the circular economy and the value of pursuing sustainability in th...
No stopping strong global EV sales growth
China’s month-on-month new electric vehicles (NEV) sales rebounded in August after month-on-month declines in June and July. The drop-in sales between May and June was the first drop since September...
