![]() ![]() It is primarily used in lithium-ion batteries, which are needed for electric devices such as laptops and electric cars. From there, cobalt is produced by reductive smelting. Cobalt is therefore primarily mined as a byproduct of nickel and copper mining. DR Congo is the world's largest producer of cobalt from mines, accounting for nearly 70 percent of worldwide cobalt mine production in 2022.Ĭobalt is a silver-grey, hard and lustrous metal that is only found in the Earth’s crust in chemically combined form. As an RMI member, join our Cobalt Workgroup to shape the tools and resources developed for due diligence on cobalt supply chains as well as access to reports from our on the ground activities.Įngage peers, industry organizations and stakeholders to develop, share and utilize tools and resources for responsible minerals sourcing.In 2022, mine production of cobalt in the DR Congo totaled some 130,000 metric tons, the peak production volume in the indicated period.Use the Risk Readiness Assessment to access self-assessments of cobalt refiners and producers on key social, environmental and governance issue areas.Visit the RMI’s eLearning Academy and training page for publicly available training sessions for your company, your suppliers and cobalt refiners on due diligence in cobalt supply chains. ![]()
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