New project launches and ramp-ups set to lift Indonesia’s cobalt output in 2026
Over the past decade, Indonesia has witnessed a steep rise in cobalt production, increasing from just 1,300t in 2015 to 49,300t in 2025.
Cobalt
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DRC and Indonesia anchor global cobalt supply growth through 2026
US Government plans to acquire more equity stakes in critical mineral companies
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DRC to lift cobalt export ban and launch quotas from October 2025
US Defense Department seeks to purchase $500m worth of cobalt
DRC cobalt export ban to encourage domestic processing
