Cobalt prices reached record lows due to an oversupply, primarily stemming from a stockpile created during a lengthy ownership dispute in the DRC. The demand for cobalt has decreased with falling EV ...

On October 8 Reuters reported: Congo mining firms underreported $16.8 billion in revenue, audit says. State audit claims $50.4 million lost in community funds. On October 9 Global Times reported: ...

A metal once used primarily as a coloring agent in ceramics is now a sought-after commodity for the U.S. military, which wants to add up to $500 million worth of cobalt to defense stockpiles.

On April 18 S&P Global reported: TRADE REVIEW: Cobalt metal market seen oversupplied through Q2 as demand subdued...The cobalt metal market is expected to be oversupplied through the second quarter ...

The industrial processing of stainless steel presents a formidable “performance wall” for many metalworkers and procurement professionals. While stainless steel offers exceptional corrosion resistance ...