What will Determine the Future of Lithium and Cobalt? Demand is the Key
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the number of electric vehicles on the roads throughout the world rose to 2 million in 2016. This means that there was a doubling from the 2015 poll ... [Read]
Greatland Gold Applies for License to Begin Cobalt Exploration in Australia
UK-based metal exploration and mining company Greatland Gold (LON:$GGP) has recently applied for two licenses that will allow the company to explore around 130 square kilometers of area in the northern Western Australia’s Pilbara Region. ... [Read]
CBLT Inc. Continues to Make a Name for Itself in the Cobalt Industry
Before you start investing in cobalt, prospective investors should hear what Peter Clausi, or “Captain Cobalt”, has to say about the sector. Clausi’s professional life centers around cobalt and increasing shareholder value, and he satisfies ... [Read]
Freeport and China Moly Terminate Discussions on Cobalt Assets
On Wednesday, Phoenix-based company Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:$FCX) and China Molybdenum Co Ltd disclosed that they would terminate talks on China Moly’s acquisition of Freeport’s assets in cobalt. According to a Freeport representative, China Moly did ... [Read]
Fortune Minerals and its Role in Cobalt Production
Primarily produced as a byproduct of copper and nickel mining, the supply of cobalt used to meet its demands. However, with its growing popularity and importance in the creation of lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries, many are ... [Read]
How Do You Invest in Cobalt?
Given the wide-range of usage of cobalt in the industrial world, it is difficult to categorize just exactly what kind of metal cobalt is. Some consider it an industrial metal, while others see it as ... [Read]
Reasons To Invest in Cobalt
With ever-changing technology, world-class research, and new discoveries, uncommon metal commodities can rise in popularity seemingly out of nowhere. One such metal is cobalt, which has become more prominent due to its importance in lithium-ion ... [Read]
Cobalt International Energy Sees New Lows in Stock Market
Cobalt International Energy (NYSE:$CIE), a mining company focused on the drilling and exploration of oil fields, saw its stock prices underperform crude oil just the week of May 8th to May 12th. The offshore oil ... [Read]
Supply/Demand and Investing in Cobalt
Due to the advancement of technology, demand for cobalt has risen unexpectedly. This is because cobalt is being used in superalloys and batteries. Cobalt superalloys are highly resistant to heat and corrosion. It is used ... [Read]
Why Are Companies So Eager to Find Cobalt Outside of the Democratic Republic of Congo? October 20, 2016
Most investors are aware that there is an increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries, but the majority will overlook the fact that one of the main ingredients in these batteries is cobalt. That said, there are ... [Read]