


Mining And Refining: Cobalt, The Unfortunately Necessary … - Europe's Cobalt Supply Chain ― Key Facts | INN
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world's leading source of mined cobalt, supplying approximately 70% of Global cobalt mine production (Source: United States Geological Survey). The mines that extract cobalt are in the Lualaba Province in Southern Congo. This region is known as the copper belt and cobalt is mined as a by-product ... · However, compared to its role in cobalt mining, Europe is an important player in the refining of the battery metal, accounting for almost 14 percent of the world's production. In fact, Europe ...
