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Cobalt

Africa Base Metals 

Philippines is fourth largest cobalt producer with 4.7kt of cobalt output

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 admin Cobalt, Phillipines

Apart from Australia, the Philippines is the next major source of mined cobalt in Asia, although mining policy uncertainty is

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Base Metals Europe 

Europe’s cobalt industry dominated by Russia and Finland

November 8, 2021November 4, 2021 admin Cobalt

Europe’s cobalt industry is limited to Russia and Finland in terms of mined cobalt, and Fitch expects this dynamic to

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Africa Base Metals 

DRC produces almost 90kt of cobalt contained in intermediates

November 1, 2021October 28, 2021 admin Cobalt, DRC

The DRC is also by far the largest producer of cobalt intermediates. The DRC produced 87.7kt of cobalt contained in

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee to process 300 million tons of copper/cobalt tailings in Zambia

October 23, 2021October 14, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals

During 2020 Jubilee entered into various joint venture agreements to secure rights to process over 300 million tonnes of copper

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Asia Base Metals 

China to continue its reign on the cobalt supply downstream sector

October 20, 2021October 11, 2021 admin China, Cobalt

China is the world’s largest producer of refined cobalt, most of which is produced from cobalt intermediates imported from the

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Australia-Oceania Base Metals 

Australia ranks the world’s third largest producer of cobalt

October 18, 2021October 11, 2021 admin Australia, Cobalt

Australia is the world’s third largest producer of cobalt, although its current output pales before that of the DRC’s, and

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Africa Base Metals 

COBALT: limited African production outside the DRC

October 16, 2021October 11, 2021 admin Cobalt, Morocco, South Africa, Zambia

Outside of the DRC, the single largest producer of cobalt is ZCCM-IH’s Mopani copper-cobalt mine in Zambia, which is undergoing expansion currently.

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Africa Base Metals 

COBALT: Glencore’s Katanga mine is the largest producer

October 14, 2021October 11, 2021 admin Cobalt, Glencore

The DRC will remain the key global supplier of cobalt concentrates and intermediates for the forseeable future. The country is

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Base Metals 

China and DRC maintain dominance in global cobalt supply chain

October 12, 2021October 11, 2021 admin China, Cobalt, DRC

According to Fitch Solutions, the global cobalt industry is set to receive a significant boost from the worldwide shift to

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FEATURED 

Which metals are needed for low-carbon technology?

October 10, 2021October 8, 2021 admin Cobalt, Lithium, nickel, Rare earth metals

Clean energy technologies often rely on certain key metals which will be needed if they are to continue to expand.

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee to acquire Zambia copper and cobalt tailings projects

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals, Zambia

Jubilee, a leader in metals processing with operations in Africa has announced significant further progress at its Copper and Cobalt

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Africa Base Metals 

Chillerton advaces its copper cobalt mining in Zambia

August 24, 2021August 24, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, Zambia

Chillerton, a junior copper and cobalt mining company, has become one of the largest license holders in the Zambian Copperbelt

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Base Metals 

Glencore and Britishvolt sign cobalt supply agreement

August 20, 2021August 18, 2021 admin Cobalt, Glencore

Glencore has announced that it has entered a long-term strategic partnership for the supply of responsibly sourced cobalt with Britishvolt,

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Base Metals 

COBALT: Re|Source cements partnership with Tesla

August 13, 2021August 15, 2021 admin Cobalt, Glencore, Tesla

Re|Source, a solution to trace responsibly produced cobalt from the mine to the electric vehicle, is proud to acknowledge the

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Africa Base Metals 

Jubilee Metals updates on its Zambian copper and cobalt operations

August 8, 2021August 8, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals

The role-out of Jubilee Metals’ copper and cobalt strategy offers the potential of significant continued earnings growth in addition to

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Africa Base Metals 

Cobalt to be less volatile over the years ahead

May 25, 2021May 24, 2021 admin Cobalt, DRC, Mutanda cobalt

Roskill in a keynote speech at the 2021 Cobalt Conference provided a comprehensive market summary for cobalt, reviewing market dynamics

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Africa Base Metals 

Glencore to resume operations at Mutanda Co-Cu mine in 2022

May 21, 2021May 20, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, DRC, Glencore

Glencore plans to restart operations at its Democratic Republic of Congo Mutanda cobalt mine that also produces huge amounts of copper

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Base Metals 

EV supply chain majors pilot solution for end-to-end cobalt traceability

May 21, 2021May 20, 2021 admin Cobalt, Glencore

Baar, Switzerland – Major metals and mining companies CMOC, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) and Glencore in collaboration with battery material

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Base Metals Europe 

Nornickel agreed with Johnson Matthey on critical supply of nickel and cobalt

April 22, 2021April 20, 2021 admin Cobalt, Johnson Matthey, Nornickel

Moscow – Nornickel, the world’s largest producer of palladium and high-grade nickel and a major producer of platinum, cobalt and copper, has signed

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Africa Base Metals 

CATL pays $137.5 million stake in DRC cobalt mine

April 20, 2021April 19, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, DRC

Contemporary Amperex Technology or CATL,China’s battery maker, reported its branch would take 25% share in China Molybdenum’s Kisanfu copper-cobalt mine

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Africa Base Metals 

Roskill expresses concern over cobalt sourcing

April 9, 2021April 8, 2021 admin Cobalt, DRC, Roskill

The cobalt sector has come under increased scrutiny due to supply chain concerns, and allegations of child labour at mine

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Africa Base Metals 

Sable Refinery produces first copper and cobalt

April 1, 2021March 30, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, Project Roan, Sable Refinery

Jubilee Metals Group’s Sable Refinery in Zambia achieved early earnings from its copper and cobalt production as part of securing

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Africa Base Metals South Africa 

Jacomynspan Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project update

March 27, 2021March 25, 2021 admin Cobalt, Copper, nickel, Prieska Copper-Zinc Project

Significant shallow high-grade nickel-copper-cobalt-PGE intercept confirms strong open pit potential at Jacomynspan Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project, located 80km NW of the Prieska

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News World 

Glencore claims its assets performed well in difficult circumstances

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 admin Coal, Cobalt, Copper, Ferrochrome, Glencore, nickel, Zinc

BAAR, Switzerland – Glencore, in its Full Year 2020 Production Report, states that its own sourced copper production of 1,258,100

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Base Metals Europe 

Glencore strengthens cobalt partnership with FREYR

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 admin Cobalt, FREYR, Norway

BAAR, Switzerland – Following the announcement on 9 December 2020, Glencore International AG (Glencore) and FREYR announce that they have

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Africa Base Metals Ferrous Metals Precious Metals South Africa 

Jubilee Metals: Further Record Growth Achieved

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 admin chromite, Cobalt, Copper, Jubilee Metals, PGM metals, Zambia

Jubilee’s operational growth during H2 2020 exceeded expectations despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. During H2 2020, the Company

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North America Other Metals 

First Cobalt signs arrangements for refinery feedstock

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 admin Cobalt, First Cobalt Corp., Glencore

TORONTO, ON – First Cobalt Corp. has announced long-term cobalt hydroxide feed arrangements with Glencore AG and IXM SA, a

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Other Metals World 

New cobalt-free cathodes for lithium-ion batteries

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 admin Cobalt, lithium-ion battery

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new type of cathodes with the potential to replace the costly

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Base Metals World 

Hard-hit cobalt is recovering amid EV boom

December 20, 2020December 19, 2020 admin Cobalt, Glencore

Cobalt has been hit harder than other metals over the last couple years. The spiralling upsurge in cobalt prices between

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Africa Base Metals North America 

FCX awarded the Copper Mark for responsible production practices

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 admin Cobalt, Copper, Freeport-McMoRan

PHOENIX, AR – Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) has announced the Copper Mark has been awarded to its first three sites: the

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Design features of modern induction furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

The design of the electric induction furnace provides for the presence of a melting and so-called induction furnace units. The

Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA
Refractories/Insulation 

Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA

January 15, 2025January 13, 2025 admin
Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces

January 14, 2025January 10, 2025 admin
ROTARY KILN monitoring: Decisions that drive efficiency
Refractories/Insulation 

ROTARY KILN monitoring: Decisions that drive efficiency

November 15, 2024November 14, 2024 admin

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Ferrous Metals Product News 

Automation technology for high-capacity hot strip mill upgrade

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 admin

AM/NS Calvert has commissioned SMS group to carry out a major upgrade of the automation control system at its high-capacity

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SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
Services 

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin

Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, has completed its work relining the blast furnaces of ArcelorMittal’s Juiz de Fora steel

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa
Services 

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

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Services 

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