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U.S. Bill Proposes Ban on Chinese-Refined Cobalt Amid Child Labor Concerns cobalt in hand

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U.S. Bill Proposes Ban on Chinese-Refined Cobalt Amid Child Labor Concerns

Staff Writer Posted on 11 months ago

On March 24, 2025, U.S. Congressman Christopher Henry Smith introduced a bill in the House of Representatives...

Cobalt Prices Decline Amid Ongoing Export Suspension by DRC Government CMOC Anticipates Easing Cobalt Supply Pressures in H2 2024h

CMOC Anticipates Easing Cobalt Supply Pressures in H2 2024h

Cobalt Prices Decline Amid Ongoing Export Suspension by DRC Government

Staff Writer Posted on 11 months ago

The price of cobalt has experienced a slight decline on the global market, according to the Ministry...

DRC’s Cobalt Export Ban Boosts Prices but Raises Economic Concerns erg cobalt

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DRC’s Cobalt Export Ban Boosts Prices but Raises Economic Concerns

Staff Writer Posted on 11 months ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Strategic Mineral Substances Market Regulatory and Control Authority (Arecoms) suspended all cobalt...

DRC in Early Talks with US Over Minerals and Security Deal cobalt namibia

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DRC in Early Talks with US Over Minerals and Security Deal

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the US are in the early stages of discussions regarding...

CMOC Posts Record Earnings in 2024 on Strong Cobalt and Copper Output cobalt hydroxide in packs

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CMOC Posts Record Earnings in 2024 on Strong Cobalt and Copper Output

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

China’s CMOC Group Ltd., the world’s largest cobalt producer, reported record earnings in 2024, driven by increased...

DRC Partners with Indonesia to Regulate Global Cobalt Supply africans cobalt

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DRC Partners with Indonesia to Regulate Global Cobalt Supply

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced a partnership with Indonesia to strengthen its control over...

Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Export Suspension Impacts Prices cobalt hydroxide

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Congo’s Copper and Cobalt Export Suspension Impacts Prices

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) reported on March 19, 2025, a 3.3% decline in the price...

India Launches First-Ever Exploration Licence Auction to Unlock Critical Minerals

India Launches First-Ever Exploration Licence Auction to Unlock Critical Minerals

India Launches First-Ever Exploration Licence Auction to Unlock Critical Minerals

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

The Indian Ministry of Mines has initiated the country’s first-ever auction of exploration licences in Goa, marking...

U.S. and DRC in Talks Over Minerals-for-Security Agreement

U.S. and DRC in Talks Over Minerals-for-Security Agreement

U.S. and DRC in Talks Over Minerals-for-Security Agreement

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

The United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are in early discussions over a potential...

Lualaba Civil Society Backs DRC’s Temporary Cobalt Export Ban to Stabilize Market DRC's Strategic Role Highlighted at Cobalt Congress in New York

DRC's Strategic Role Highlighted at Cobalt Congress in New York

Lualaba Civil Society Backs DRC’s Temporary Cobalt Export Ban to Stabilize Market

Staff Writer Posted on 12 months ago

Amid a sharp decline in cobalt prices, civil society organizations in Lualaba, in collaboration with the CASMIA-G...