Cobalt
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International
Impact: Cobalt is a critical battery metal, and the disruption in its export from the Democratic Republic of the Congo threatens global supply chains and could lead to price volatility, despite recent price surges.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Cobalt is a critical mineral for which Democratic Republic of the Congo is the largest producer. The new strategic reserve aims to stabilize its price and supply.
Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is a critical mineral found in the Hat Project, with recent market developments underscoring its long-term strategic value, especially for electrification.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has banned exports of copper and cobalt concentrates, effective immediately, as part of an escalation of its drive to force domestic processing and retain more value from its mineral…
Impact: Cobalt prices may be supported by the ban, as the DRC is the world's largest producer and the ban could tighten supply.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Cobalt>>> is a strategic mineral whose exploration is being accelerated, with significant findings reported in India — Karnataka>>> and India — Goa>>> by the India — Archaeological Survey of India>>>.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: The MOU includes the selective extraction, separation, recovery, and purification of Cobalt from recycling sources, contributing to its sustainable supply.
May 25, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
At the 9th SADC Industrialisation Week and Exhibition held in Durban, South Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) highlighted a five-year regional project on responsible and inclusive energy transition mineral value chains. Led by…
Impact: Critical for batteries; DRC's reserves are central to the project's focus.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The Alloy Max Zone discovery by First Atlantic Nickel contains nickel-cobalt alloy mineralization, indicating a potential new source for cobalt.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is a critical mineral being explored by Mink Ventures Corporation at its Warren and Montcalm projects, with significant mineralization found, indicating potential for future supply.
Jun 18, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Cobalt is a by-product of the Crawford mine, adding to the project's value and contributing to Western supply of this critical battery metal.
Feb 08, 2026 · 35 articles
International
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria will chair the Third High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, convened by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) on September 21, 2026, in Manhattan on the sidelines of…
Impact: Cobalt is a critical mineral for batteries; African processing initiatives could impact supply chains.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Cobalt, of which DRC is the top producer, could face supply disruptions if miners reduce investment due to the new rule, impacting battery supply chains.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Critical mineral for batteries; Congo accounts for over 70% of global production; demand surge may increase conflict risk.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: DRC is world's largest cobalt producer; outbreak disrupts US minerals partnership and may affect supply chains.
Jul 06, 2026 · 410 articles
International
Impact: Cobalt prices rose 130% due to DRC export restrictions; supply gap emerged.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
Business
Electra Battery Materials Corporation provided an update on construction of its cobalt sulfate refinery in Temiskaming Shores, Canada — Ontario. The company reported progress in structural steel erection, concrete works, equipment installation, and piping preparation.…
Impact: Cobalt is the primary product of the refinery; successful production could impact cobalt supply and prices.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is mentioned as a critical mineral with by-product potential from the district's mineralization, contributing to Nord Precious Metals Mining's multi-metal recovery strategy.
Apr 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is a critical mineral produced by Canada Nickel Company, which will be part of the finished critical mineral products in the Zero-Carbon Industrial Cluster. The partnership aims to produce lower-carbon cobalt.
May 20, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is one of the target metals at the Portsoy Project; the survey results may indicate potential cobalt mineralization.
Jul 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
The United States, under President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order to 'unleash' seabed resources, is advancing plans to auction exploration licenses for deep-sea mining in Pacific waters near its territories. The United States — Bureau…
Impact: A key metal found in polymetallic nodules, whose supply could be increased by deep-sea mining.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
United States — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed Executive Order 26-10 on Tuesday, directing the United States — Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the India — Central Pollution Control Board to halt all new…
Impact: Commodity mentioned as part of Twin Metals Minnesota' proposed extraction. The executive order blocks such mining, impacting potential supply.
Aug 18, 2026 · 18 articles
Domestic
Zambia held a general election on August 13, 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema of the Zambia — United Party for National Development winning a second five-year term with about 60% of the vote, defeating opposition…
Impact: Another critical mineral in Zambia, attracting foreign investment. Its production is tied to the mining sector's growth.
Aug 10, 2026 · 248 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt was detected in lake sediment sampling in Pecors lake, suggesting a nearby source and contributing to the multi-element potential of the Pecors Project.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is one of the strategic and critical metals that will be included in the exploration objectives of the Northern Nickel Corridor Project, as it is commonly associated with nickel deposits.
May 19, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt demand growth is expected to moderate due to the shift to LFP chemistry.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Canada Nickel Company Inc. announced additional exploration drilling results from its 100% owned Reid Nickel Sulphide Project near Timmins, Canada — Ontario. The results include the highest grade intervals to date, with 1.01% nickel over…
Impact: Cobalt is a by-product at Reid, with minor grades reported. It adds potential value but is secondary to nickel.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is part of the property name but not currently targeted; minimal impact.
Jul 07, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: Cobalt is one of the metals TMC aims to produce, potentially affecting supply.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Elektros Inc., a microcap company trading on the OTC Pink market under the ticker ELEK, has issued a series of press releases in August 2026 reaffirming its long-term strategy centered on hard-rock lithium mining initiatives…
Impact: Cobalt is mentioned as a critical mineral for EV batteries, cited from The Economist Impact. It is not directly part of Elektros' operations, but its supply constraints support the broader narrative of critical minerals.
Jul 27, 2026 · 179 articles
Domestic
Pax Silica, a US-led international initiative launched in December 2025, aims to secure supply chains for semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and critical minerals, reducing dependence on China. The Philippines joined in April 2026, planning a 1,620-hectare…
Impact: Critical mineral; part of untapped reserves.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
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