Cobalt Institute

Speaker announcement: Gracelin Baskaran at #CobaltCongress 2025! We’re delighted to welcome Gracelin Baskaran, PhD Director of the?CSIS Critical Minerals Security Program, to #CobaltCongress2025. A leading mining economist, Gracelin brings deep expertise in critical minerals, trade and resource-driven economic transformation. She will contribute her insights in two key sessions of the Congress:? ??Fireside chat? ??Panel: Capitalising on opportunities – how policy and finance can work together to support resilient cobalt supply chains?– alongside?Dr. Andrew Tong, Executive Manager at?Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd Gracelin’s expertise has been widely recognised, from her tenure at the?World Bank?and?Cambridge University?to her contributions in the?Financial Times, Wall Street Journal and?Bloomberg. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from her at Cobalt Congress! ???14-15 May 2025 ???Mandarin Oriental, Singapore ???Register today: https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX #Cobalt #CobaltInstitute #Sustainability #ResponsibleMining

The March issue of the Cobalt Institute newsletter is here! ?? As Cobalt Institute’s Director General, Dinah McLeod, writes in her editorial, we’ve hit the ground running this year, with a packed agenda of industry events, new research and expert insights shaping the cobalt sector. In this edition: ?? The impact of the DRC’s cobalt export ban – what it means for supply chains and pricing ?? A preview of the Q1 2025 Cobalt Market Report, out in April ?? Key takeaways from our?“Cobalt and Deep Sea Mining”?webinar - plus the recording ?? How traceability is shaping responsible sourcing – insights from Susannah McLaren in a new IEA/OECD report ??The latest cobalt factsheet Plus, details on the programme and speakers for Cobalt Congress 2025 – the world’s leading event for the cobalt industry, taking place this May in Singapore. Read the full newsletter here ?? We hope you enjoy it! #Cobalt #CobaltFacts #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #Sustainability

?? European Commission announces strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act ?? Cobalt Institute is excited that 10 out of the 47 strategic projects focus on #cobalt processing, and recycling—crucial elements for a sustainable future. A special congratulations to our member Jervois Finland Oy for being recognized for its processing project in Finland! ???? This recognition sends a clear message: the European Commission acknowledges that the cobalt sector is vital to Europe’s green transition and its global competitiveness. To meet the growing cobalt demand, the European Commission must continue to support the industry with its upcoming initiatives and also focus on strategic projects outside of Europe in cobalt sourcing countries. ?? https://lnkd.in/ddtsBcx7 #Cobalt #CriticalRawMaterials #ResponsibleSourcing #CobaltInstitute #EUCRMA

Final call - early bird rates end at midnight on 31 March!? Don’t miss your chance to secure discounted registration for Cobalt Congress 2025 – the world’s leading cobalt event, taking place 14-15 May in Singapore. Join industry leaders for expert insights, market analysis and high-impact discussions, including: ?? The Cobalt Market Report 2024 – key trends and outlook for 2025 ?? Keynote from septian hario seto, National Economic Council, Indonesia ?? China market insights from Shirley Wang, Shanghai Metals Market ?? Investment and finance – unlocking opportunities in the cobalt industry ?? Sustainable batteries with digital product passports ??? Register now before early bird rates close at midnight on 31 March: https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, IXM and CMOC, for their support of #CobaltCongress 2025. #Cobalt #CriticalMinerals #BatteryMetals #EnergyTransition

Join us at #CLNB2025 for an exclusive Cobalt Institute workshop! On?April 16th in Suzhou, China,?Tom Fairlie, Senior Sustainability Manager, and?Marina Demidova, Head of Communications, will lead an in-depth session on "The Power of Cobalt: Market Insights, Decarbonisation Strategies, and the Path to a Greener Future." This?interactive 90-minute workshop is designed for industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve. Expect expert insights on: ???Cobalt market trends?– 2024-2025 outlook and long-term projections ???Decarbonisation strategies?– reducing carbon emissions in the cobalt supply chain ???Geopolitics and regulation?– key policies shaping the cobalt industry With a mix of presentations and open discussion, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas with peers across the?cobalt, battery and sustainability sectors. Looking forward to engaging with industry leaders - hope to see you in Suzhou! ???Learn more & register here:?https://lnkd.in/gF43c-Tz #CLNB2025?#Cobalt #Sustainability #BatteryMarket #EnergyTransition #CobaltInstitute

?? Under the turbulent policy, and pricing hiking for cobalt, it's essential to hear what the experts say. Take your chance to meet with leading cobalt players at #2025CobaltCongress, organised by Cobalt Institute. ???????????????? ???????? ????: https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX

Cobalt Institute participated in the?2025 Annual Plenary of the Voluntary Principles Initiative (VPI)?in London last week, marking the 25th?anniversary of the creation of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights! This milestone is especially significant as we took part in the plenary in our?new role as an Observer?to the VPI. ? Our team, represented by Susannah McLaren?and Alec Popper, engaged in important conversations with the corporate, government and NGO pillars on key issues surrounding?human rights,?security,?conflict, ASM, grievance mechanisms?and?access to remedy?within the extractives sector. We were also delighted to join the In-Country Working Group meeting of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),?and to catch up with our member Glencore and partners Human Level and Steptoe LLP. ? The VPI is a vital multi-stakeholder initiative dedicated to sharing best practices and mutually supporting the implementation of the VPs. We are honoured to be a part of this important initiative and to support and amplify this important work. ? We also look forward to the leadership of the Government of the United Kingdom, under the guidance of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, who assumes the VPI Chairship. ? Voluntary Principles Initiative ?Mora Johnson Institute for Human Rights and Business OECD - OCDE Ministère des Mines - RDC ? #2025PlenaryVPI?#VPSHR #VPI #VoluntaryPrinciples #ResponsibleMining #HumanRights??#SecurityHumanRights?#DueDiligence

We’re excited to announce more expert speakers joining #CobaltCongress 2025, bringing fresh insights into the global cobalt market, supply chains and industry trends: ?? Jennifer Peyser, Senior Vice President, Responsible Sourcing at the Responsible Business Alliance & Executive Director of the Responsible Minerals Initiative, will share her expertise in the session “Indonesia – Fostering a Sustainable, Responsible and Transparent Cobalt Value Chain”. ???Bernardus Irmanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at PT Vale Indonesia Tbk, will also contribute to the Indonesia session, offering a valuable perspective on PT Vale’s role on responsible mineral extraction and environmental stewardship. ??? Bryce Lee, Head of ESG & Sustainability at Huayou Cobalt, will join Jennifer and Bernardus in the Indonesia session, sharing insights from his leadership of Huayou Cobalt’s responsible cobalt supply chain due diligence programme. ??? Andrew Tong, Executive Manager at Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd, will speak in the session “Capitalising on Opportunities: How Policy and Finance Can Work Together to Support Resilient Cobalt Supply Chains.” With over 20 years of experience in mining, processing and project development, he brings deep technical expertise and a track record of innovation in mineral processing. ? Stay tuned as we reveal more industry leaders shaping the conversation at Cobalt Congress 2025! ? ?? Explore the full programme and speaker lineup:?https://lnkd.in/epHHf3uh ??? Register today:?https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX? ? #CobaltCongress #Cobalt #CobaltInstitute

Cobalt Institute’s?Tom Fairlie, Senior Sustainability Manager, will be speaking at?#CNLB2025 in Suzhou, China (April 16-18)?as part of the panel discussion:?"Exploring the transformation of the global battery market."?This session will dive into the evolving landscape of batteries, critical materials and sustainability challenges shaping the industry. We’re also hosting an exclusive?Cobalt Institute workshop?"The power of cobalt: market insights, decarbonisation strategies, and the path to a greener future"?on April 16, featuring Tom Fairlie and?Marina Demidova, Head of Communications, where we'll unpack key trends, market insights and decarbonisation strategies.?With a mix of expert insights and interactive discussions, this session is designed for industry professionals looking to stay ahead of the curve. Looking forward to engaging with peers across the cobalt and battery industries – we hope to see you in Suzhou!?https://lnkd.in/gF43c-Tz #CNLB2025 #Cobalt #Sustainability #BatteryMarket #EnergyTransition