Strategic Minerals
Cobalt
CO2·Battery Metals·USD/MT
Cobalt supply for NMC battery manufacturers and specialty chemical producers. KGML applies the most stringent DRC conflict minerals due diligence as a non-negotiable condition for all cobalt transactions.
Min. Order:1 MT
Key Specifications
Purity / Grade
Co min. 99.3% (metal) / 30%+ (hydroxide)
Benchmark
CO2
Primary Origins
DRC — >70% world supply · Zambia
Key Standard
LME Cobalt Approved Brand (metal)
Grades Available
- Cobalt Metal (99.3%+)
- Cobalt Hydroxide (30–40% Co)
- Cobalt Sulfate (CoSO4 21%+ Co)
- Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP)
Physical Forms & Formats
- Cobalt Rounds / Briquettes
- Cobalt Hydroxide (bulk)
- Cobalt Sulfate (25 kg drums)
- MHP (bulk)
Quality Standards & Certifications
- LME Cobalt Approved Brand (metal)
- ASTM / Glencore specifications
Origins & Sourcing Regions
- DRC — >70% world supply
- Zambia
- Australia
- Philippines
Packaging Options
- Wooden cases (rounds)
- Bulk bags (hydroxide)
- 25 kg drums (sulfate)
Delivery Terms
- CIF
- FOB Durban / Mombasa
- DDP
Compliance Framework
Regulatory & Due Diligence Requirements
OECD Due Diligence Guidance Annex II (DRC Conflict Minerals — MANDATORY)
ICGLR Certification
RMAP (Responsible Minerals Assurance Process)
US Dodd-Frank §1502 / EU Conflict Minerals Regulation
Child Labour Due Diligence (DRC artisanal mining)
AML/KYC
Sanctions screening
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