Cobalt Institute

Just over a week to go! Don’t miss Critical Metal, Critical Moment: The State of the Cobalt Market - a webinar from the Cobalt Institute on 10 July, 3-4pm CET / 9-10am EDT. Cobalt demand broke new records last year – reflecting its essential role in powering the technologies of today and tomorrow. As the market evolves, understanding why demand is set to grow steadily through 2025 and beyond is more important than ever. Join us as we unpack the latest insights from the Cobalt Market Report 2024, developed with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Minerals Intelligence. Speakers include: 🔹Abdessadek Ait Si Brahim, Chief Operating Officer - Head of Advisory, Voltaire Minerals 🔹Ying Lu, Principal Analyst, Project Blue  🔹 Will Talbot, Research Manager, Benchmark Minerals Intelligence 🔹 Dinah McLeod, Director General, Cobalt Institute We’ll cover: - EV and tech demand trends - Supply chain dynamics & responsible sourcing - What to expect for cobalt in 2025 and beyond 🔗  Register now: https://lnkd.in/ea8Cg4Q7 👉 Read the Cobalt Market Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/e7iN2nS9 Abdessadek A. Ying L. Will Talbot Dinah McLeod #Cobalt #CobaltFacts #CriticalMinerals #CobaltMarketReport #BatteryMetals

Join me at the Fastmarkets International Critical Minerals and Metals Summit: Indonesia from 24-26 September 2025, where I will be speaking on the conference programme about the key issues shaping the critical minerals value chain. And it’ll be great to catch up with old friends and make new connections during my time in Bali. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, here’s a link  #FastmarketsBRM #ICMMS #CriticalMinerals Cobalt Institute https://lnkd.in/dxrKTiZG

⬇️ Benchmark Research Manager, Will Talbot, reflects on the factors that shaped the #cobalt market last year. Hear more from Will at the Cobalt Institute's webinar tomorrow, as he presents proprietary Benchmark data from our collaborative Cobalt Market Report. Critical Metal, Critical Moment: The State of the Cobalt Market 15:00 – 16:00 CET/ 9:00 – 10:00 ET, Thursday 10 July 2025 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ea8Cg4Q7

We appreciate the opportunity extended by the Cobalt Institute to have Abdessadek A., COO and Head of Advisory at Voltaire Minerals, join their upcoming webinar on 10th July at 3pm CET. This session will explore the evolving dynamics of the cobalt market, focusing on the current and future impacts of the ongoing cobalt export suspension. The DRC government has never taken such a bold and drastic step in the cobalt market. Should market participants prepare for a turbulent and unpredictable second half of the year? Let's discuss. Special thanks to Dinah McLeod and Marina Demidova for this opportunity. #cobalt #batterymetals #DRC

#CobaltInsights: What defined the cobalt market in 2024? “It was a year of records,” says Will Talbot, Research Manager at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence.     . Record high supply     . Record demand – over 200kt     . Record low share from artisanal mining – just 2%     . Record uptake of third-party sustainability assessments     . Record low prices Benchmark’s 2024 Cobalt Market Report, developed for the Cobalt Institute, reveals a market in transition – with surging demand, greater scrutiny, and long-term opportunities for sustainable growth. Watch the video to hear more from William. Read the 2024 Cobalt Market report: https://lnkd.in/e7iN2nS9 You can also hear from William at our webinar “Critical Metal, Critical Moment: The State of the Cobalt Market” on 10 July. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ea8Cg4Q7 Follow Cobalt Institute to stay tuned for more #CobaltInsights exploring price trends, supply chain shifts and cobalt’s evolving role in the global economy. Got a question about cobalt? Drop it in the comments. #Cobalt #EnergyTransition #BatteryMetals #CriticalMinerals

Our latest LinkedIn newsletter is out now! In this edition, Director General Dinah McLeod shares a round-up of recent Cobalt Institute activity - from joint calls for smarter EU regulation to first-hand insights from the DRC and Indonesia. We also: 🔹 Launch our new Downstream Engagement Group - a platform to connect cobalt users across the value chain 🔹 Highlight press coverage in the Financial Times on regulatory challenges 🔹 Preview our upcoming Cobalt Market Report 2024 webinar Read the full update to catch up on industry news, events and #CobaltInsights #Cobalt #CriticalRawMaterials #Sustainability #SupplyChains #EnergyTransition #CobaltInsights #EUBatteriesRegulation #ResponsibleSourcing #CobaltInstitute

Welcome Susannah McLaren visiting MMG Kinsevere Mine. I also had a pleasant Chat with Dinah McLeod during the DRC Mining Week. Kinsevere is positioning ourself as a responsible copper and cobalt producer in the industry. We looking forward to cooperating with Cobalt Institute to foster resilient critical minerals supply from the DR Congo. #MMGKinsevere #CobaltInstitute #DRCMiningWeek

#CobaltInsights: What’s shaping the cobalt market in 2024? “Cobalt demand is increasing - and so is supply,” says Marina Demidova, Head of Communications at the Cobalt Institute. “We’re seeing strong growth in EV batteries, major changes in the global supply map, and a continued role for cobalt in both battery and non-battery applications.” Watch the video for key takeaways from the Cobalt Market Report 2024. You can also register for our webinar “Critical Metal, Critical Moment: The State of the Cobalt Market” on 10 July: https://lnkd.in/ea8Cg4Q7 Follow Cobalt Institute to stay tuned for more #CobaltInsights on EV trends, market fundamentals and what’s next for cobalt. Got a question about cobalt? Drop it in the comments. #Cobalt #CobaltInsights #EVs #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMetals #EnergyTransition

Excited to be speaking at MOTA 2025 this week in Paris! I’ll be joining the panel on Day 1 for “Session 3 – Improving Mining Sustainability: Working Towards Excellence in ESG and Ethical Mining Practices”, where we’ll dive into how the mining sector can align with global ESG standards while delivering local impact. Looking forward to insightful conversations and connecting with fellow leaders committed to responsible, sustainable mining. #MOTA #ESG #SustainableMining #Africa #MiningIndustry #Cobalt #DueDiligence Cobalt Institute

How can AI and Mining Tech help shape the future of critical minerals and #cobalt? Cobalt Institute's Dinah McLeod and Marina Demidova were honoured to be part of this discussion at the Stanford Mineral-X forum last week. This event, led by amazing Jef Caers and David Zhen Yin at the Stanford University, isn't just a conference - it's an inspiring preview of how technology will shape the future of critical minerals. Cobalt Institute joined discussions alongside our members Glencore Tshene Omambo Wedi Electra Battery Materials Corporation Trent Mell Vale Base Metals and Gecamines S.A., other innovators like KoBold Metals Jennifer Fendrick and Google Yuna Tae, as well as the brilliant Mineral X programme students on how AI and data science can transform the minerals value chains - from improving exploration to making refining and recycling more efficient. As we continue advocating for a transparent, reliable, and safe cobalt industry, engaging with those building the next generation of mining tools is essential. Watch this space! 🚀