Cobalt plays a pivotal role in the production of rechargeable batteries, particularly in smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources and electric mobility, cobalt demand is skyrocketing. However, its supply is largely dependent on a few countries, leading to concerns about ethical mining practices and potential supply chain disruptions.
The Cobalt Market
The energy transition is driving demand for a group of critical metals (including lithium, cobalt, nickel and copper) essential for clean energy technologies. The significant production growth in coming years to meet global and national energy transition targets will make efficient mine deployment crucial in ensuring a sustainable supply of these critical resources. CRU Group, with its decades of experience in the mining industry, is closely monitoring the global markets for these critical metals. Below, we provide an overview of the current situation and outlook for the cobalt market.
Typical technologies and solutions for Cobalt
Milling
Leaching
Flotation
Jigging
Typical technologies and solutions for Cobalt
Milling
Leaching
Flotation
Jigging
Our Cobalt experts
Eugene Collins
MINERAL RECOVERY ANALYST
Pr. Eng. / B. Eng. (Chem.)
| Germany | |
| +49 152 358 28748 | |
| eugene@stark-resources.com |
Dian Heinrich Page
GROUP HEAD OF ADVISORY
Pr.Sci.Nat / M.Eng Geo Tech
| Germany | |
| +49 1728 170 726 | |
| dian@stark-resources.com |
Fabian Riedel
CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER
Dipl.-Ing. Mining Engineering
| Germany | |
| fabian@stark-resources.com |
Dr. Mike Daniel
Principal Comminution Expert Independent Advisor
Ph.D. Mineral Processing
| Australia | |
| +61 44 755 0044 | |
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Vice President Technical Services
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Chief Executive Officer
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John Armstrong
Vice President Technical Services
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