cobalt

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And even though the government has announced a plan to ramp up local production, China controls some 70-80% of lithium and cobalt refining and nearly 90% of rare earth separation, according to KPMG.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Last December, the US and DR Congo agreed a partnership to increase access to the region's vast deposits of minerals such as cobalt, coltan and copper.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The company reported lower production for steelmaking and energy coal, down 22% and 2%, respectively, as well as declines for cobalt, zinc, lead, nickel and coal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Nickel and cobalt processing are also seeing higher costs because sulfur is used in high-pressure acid leaching.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

When Mom first started taking him for cobalt treatments I imagined sharp blue beams aimed at his stomach.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García