Big cradle-to-grave cobalt-battery JV formed

South Korea's LG Chem and China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt have agreed to form two joint ventures to ensure cobalt supply for lithium-ion batteries.

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Benchmark's global cobalt statistic for 2017

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

Mining Journal caught up with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence analyst Caspar Rawles to discuss the deal and the dominance of China in supplying processed cobalt to battery manufacturers.