Cobalt & Rare-earth element
10 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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International
Cobalt: Cobalt prices rose 130% due to DRC export restrictions; supply gap emerged.
Rare-earth element: China's export controls on rare earths threaten $6.5 trillion in downstream production; prices surged.
Jul 16, 2026 · 42 articles
Domestic
Cobalt: 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>>>.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth element>>>s are among the critical and strategic minerals whose exploration is being accelerated, crucial for India>>>'s clean energy transition, electronics manufacturing, and defense supply chains.
May 25, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Cobalt: Critical for batteries; DRC's reserves are central to the project's focus.
Rare-earth element: Critical for electronics and magnets; the region holds deposits that could be developed.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Cobalt: Cobalt is a critical mineral for batteries; African processing initiatives could impact supply chains.
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth element are critical for advanced technologies; African value addition could reshape global supply chains.
Aug 23, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Cobalt: Critical mineral for batteries; Congo accounts for over 70% of global production; demand surge may increase conflict risk.
Rare-earth element: Essential for high-tech products; 15-20 African countries have deposits; strategic importance rising.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Cobalt: Critical mineral; part of untapped reserves.
Rare-earth element: Critical materials; part of Pax Silica supply chain.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Cobalt: Japan is also seeking collaboration with Indian companies to explore Cobalt in Africa, indicating broader mineral diversification efforts.
Mar 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Cobalt: Cobalt is a prospective mineral at Makenita Resources' Hector Property in Canada — Ontario.
Apr 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Rare-earth element: Rare-earth elements are targeted by Makenita Resources' NTX Rare Earth Project, another one of its projects.
Jun 11, 2026 · 8 articles
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