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Access to Cobalt in the EU – an Overview of Raw Materials Initiatives
Cooperation with all stakeholders is essential to ensure a resilient cobalt supply chain for a the zero-emission mobility in the EU and globally.
Green, Equitable and Just Transition: Cobalt’s Role in Transitioning to a Net Zero World in a Rights-Respectful Manner
Green, Equitable and Just Transition: Cobalt’s Role in Transitioning to a Net Zero World in a Rights-Respectful MannerSusannah McLaren, Head of Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability“The transi...
Cobalt Institute Standing for Realism in Cobalt Workplace Science and Regulations
A proportionate regulatory approach for cobalt is essential to enable the technology needed for a greener and more circular future, and the advancement of society.
CIRAF Update: Reporting Obligation Hiatus
The Cobalt Institute announces today that it is granting a hiatus on reporting to its members who have made a commitment to adopting the Cobalt Industry’s Responsible Assessment Framework (CIRAF)....
Cobalt industry updates a guideline to increase transparency across value chain
The Cobalt Institute and its members worked on improving an industry best practice guideline on the sampling, weighing, and analysis of semi-refined cobalt hydroxides. The guideline was updated follow...
Electric Vehicles Become the Major Driving Force for Cobalt Demand Growth in 2021
The Cobalt Institute’s Cobalt Market Report, published today, confirmed the role of cobalt as one the key commodities of the green future, thanks to the rapid growth of the lithium-ion battery market and a strong global uptake of electric vehicles.
