Cobalt is a byproduct of nickel and copper mining. In recent years, cobalt has taken its place as one of the world’s most sought-after commodities due to its use in semiconductor chips and the lithium ...

While in the U.S., GM decided to pull the plug on the Chevrolet Cobalt lineup; in other emerging markets, it kept it alive for a second generation of this nameplate. Like many other car manufacturers, ...