Cobalt Institute

Cobalt Institute's Head of Communications Marina Demidova and Senior Manager, Sustainability & Batteries, Tom Fairlie were delighted to join the CLNB 2025 - China International New Energy Industry Expo and Conference! They shared insights on the cobalt market developments, cobalt decarbonisation potential, responsible sourcing progress and geopolitical context. Tom also spoke at the "Explore the Transformation of the Global Li-ion Battery Market" panel. Big thanks to Shanghai Metals Market Logan Lu Horin Dong Lily Yan Yanchen Wang for the invitation and congratulations on another successful SMM event!

🎤 Speaker announcement: Patrick Luabeya at #CobaltCongress 2025! We’re delighted to welcome Patrick M. Luabeya, Chairman of the Authority for the Regulation and Control of Strategic Mineral Substance Markets (ARECOMS), to this year’s Congress. Patrick will provide the introductory remarks to the panel “DRC: Turning regulation and strategic intention into practical implementation.” As the Chairman of the #ARECOMS - a government regulator established in 2019 - Patrick plays a key role in stabilising markets for strategic minerals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formalising artisanal mining, and promoting transparency and sustainability across the sector. He brings deep experience as a Special Envoy of the President, and formerly as Roving Ambassador. We look forward to hearing his expert insights on shaping policy that delivers on the ground. 📅 14–15 May 2025 📍 Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX #Cobalt #CobaltInstitute #Sustainability #ResponsibleMining #CriticalMinerals 

We’re thrilled to announce more outstanding speakers joining us in Singapore this May for #CobaltCongress - bringing deep insight into cobalt’s role in global supply chains, finance, chemicals management and sustainability: 🔹 Mitchell Smith, Partner, Metals & Mining, Moneta Securities - Mitchell brings over 15 years of capital markets, executive leadership and entrepreneurship across the battery materials sector. A recognised global voice on critical mineral supply chain security, Mitchell will speak on our panel: "Capitalising on opportunities: how policy and finance can work together to support resilient cobalt supply chains." 🔹 Vanessa Viegas, Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Principal Toxicologist (Human Health), Cobalt Institute - Vanessa will deliver an expert presentation on global chemicals management, drawing on her extensive experience engaging with regulators and overseeing the Cobalt Institute’s science-led approach to safe and responsible cobalt use. 🔹 Hiro Hayakawa, General Manager Raw Materials Procurement, Tanaka Chemical Corporation - Hiro will lend his expertise to the panel: "Making the journey to sustainable batteries with digital product passports." He brings a global perspective on metals procurement and supply chain planning, with experience spanning Sumitomo Corporation and Tanaka Chemical Corporation. 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 #Cobalt #CobaltInstitute #EnergyTransition #CriticalMinerals #SustainableBatteries #EVSupplyChain

#CobaltInsights: The Critical Link Between Cobalt and Human Health Did you know cobalt is essential for human health? It’s at the heart of vitamin B12, which plays a vital role in: 🩸 Red blood cell production 🧠 Nerve function 🧬 DNA synthesis And its importance extends beyond humans – cobalt is also critical for animals and plant life. Watch Cobalt Institute’s Head of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs and Principal Toxicologist, Dr Vanessa Viegas,  explain more in this short video. Got a question about cobalt? Drop it in the comments! Follow us 👉 Cobalt Institute for more. #CobaltInsights #Cobalt #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CriticalMetals

We're pleased to partner with the Nickel Institute on this topical webinar series. Our Senior Sustainability Manager, Tom Fairlie, will share insights on just cobalt decarbonisation pathways as part of the 22 May session. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCAkABvg #Cobalt #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Nickel #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition

🎤 Speaker announcement: Eric Kalala at #CobaltCongress 2025! We’re delighted to welcome Eric Kalala, CEO of Entreprise Générale du Cobalt and Vice-President of the Chamber of Mines of DRC, to this year’s Congress. Eric will speak on the panel: “DRC: Turning regulation and strategic intention into practical implementation.” With deep expertise in corporate governance, logistics and mining, Eric brings a unique perspective to the global cobalt conversation. Eric has led Entreprise Générale du Cobalt, which manages the formalisation and commercialisation of cobalt from artisanal sources in the DRC, since June 2023. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the DRC’s leading mining figures. 📅 14–15 May 2025 📍 Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 🔗 Register today: https://lnkd.in/ei3QMVsX #Cobalt #CobaltInstitute #Sustainability #ResponsibleMining #CriticalMinerals 

#CobaltInsights: How is cobalt produced? Cobalt is produced in several countries, with the vast majority coming from the Copper Belt in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where it is extracted as a byproduct of copper mining. Understanding how cobalt is produced is key to supporting responsible sourcing and sustainability. Watch Cobalt Institute’s Head of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Susannah McLaren’s short video to learn more. 💬 Got a question about cobalt? Drop it in the comments. Follow us 👉 Cobalt Institute for more! #CobaltInsights #Cobalt #ResponsibleSourcing #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #CriticalMetals

📍 Shanghai Metals Market is delighted to become the official media partner of Cobalt Congress 2025, organised by wonderful Cobalt Institute. We will attend and speak at the conference, see you there!

We’re delighted to announce the media partners for #CobaltCongress 2025 – each playing a vital role in sharing insights, amplifying industry voices and connecting the global cobalt community.  Thank you to: 🔹 Asosiasi Penambang Nikel Indonesia (APNI) 🔹 Kallanish Commodities (Kallanish Power Materials) 🔹 Singapore Mining Club 🔹 Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) We’re looking forward to working together to share news and insights from Cobalt Congress - stay tuned for updates! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eDsR657H #CobaltCongress2025 #Cobalt #CriticalMinerals