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China’s cobalt metal prices increase on futures strength

China’s cobalt metal prices rose in the second half of the week to Friday February 3 due to the strength in local futures prices, but market sentiment remained bearish due to sustained weak demand, sources told Fastmarkets

February 6, 2023

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By: Zihao Li

Glencore reports 40% cobalt output increase in 2022

Glencore achieved a 40% year-on-year increase in cobalt output during 2022 to a total of 43,800 tonnes, the company said in its annual production report published on Wednesday February 1

February 2, 2023

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