
Cobalt Institute
@cobaltinstitut
Promoting the sustainable and responsible production and use of cobalt in all its forms
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http://www.cobaltinstitute.org 10-01-2019 12:37:03
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We’re launching our groundbreaking #Cobalt2050 study with BloombergNEF – the first-ever deep dive into #cobalt's critical role in the #netzero #energytransition! Join our webinar on Oct 8th, 3-4pm CET / 9-10am EDT 🔗 Register now: cobaltinstitute.org/event/net-zero… #EVs #GreenEnergy


Q3 2024 #CobaltMarket Report with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence highlights key #EV trends: Global: 7M EVs sold in H1 2024 (+21% YoY) 📈 China: Q2 saw >40% EV penetration, +31% sales YoY 🇨🇳 Europe & NA: Mixed – EU +2%, NA +10% H1 growth 🌍 Read full report: cobaltinstitute.org/wp-content/upl… #Cobalt


As we drive towards a net-zero future, demand for key materials will skyrocket. Our #Cobalt2050 study w/ BloombergNEF reveals #EVs, consumer electronics & stationary storage are key drivers – proving #cobalt's critical role in the green energy revolution: cobaltinstitute.org/resource/cobal…




The Q4 2024 #CobaltMarketReport by Benchmark Mineral Intelligence is here Key insights: Cobalt demand grew 8% YoY, driven by EVs & electronics Record supply: 256kt globally, with the DRC leading 76% Geopolitics: US-China competition heats up in the DRC-Zambia Copperbelt 👉cobaltinstitute.org/wp-content/upl…


WEBINAR ALERT - Cobalt & Deep Sea Mining: An In-Depth Perspective 📅 25 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 14:00 GMT / 9:00 ET With rising interest in deep sea mining (DSM), how do we balance policy, environment & regulation? Register now to join the conversation cobaltinstitute.org/event/cobalt-a… Dinah McLeod





What is cobalt and why does it matter? Introducing #CobaltInsights, Dinah McLeod, Dir. Gen. of the #CobaltInstitute, breaks it down. From EV batteries to medicine, #cobalt powers modern life. Watch full series on YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=8nXp52… #EnergyTransition #CriticalMetals

#CobaltInsights: What defined the #cobalt market in 2024? “It was a year of records,” says Will Talbot, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence's Research Manager 📈 Record supply & demand 📉 Record low artisanal mining (2%) & prices ✅ Record uptake in sustainability audits Read cobaltinstitute.org/resource/cobal…

How is cobalt regulated around the world? #Cobalt is key to tech, batteries & energy transition but global regulations vary. Our Chemicals Management team at Cobalt Institute tracks it all, using science & evidence to guide policy. Watch Dr. Vanessa Viegas explain #CriticalMetals


#CobaltInsights What does responsible sourcing look like in the DRC? MC Kaninda, President of Glencore #DRC says: “Our standards are the same everywhere — from Australia to the DRC” Glencore is producing #cobalt & copper with a strong #ESG focus #CriticalMinerals Primature de la République Démocratique du Congo




#CobaltInsights Why does Indonesia matter for the cobalt market? Indonesia is the world’s largest nickel producer and its #cobalt output is rising fast. Harry Fisher of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence explains how #nickel + cobalt are making Indonesia a key player alongside the DRC #BatteryMetals