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Cobalt Market Report: EVs become the major driving force for cobalt demand growth in 2021

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Demand rose by 32 kt in 2021 alone compared to 51 kt in the 5 years from 2015-20. The Democratic Republic of the Congo remained the largest source of cobalt supply, accounting for 74% of the global mine supply and 87% (15 kt) of annual growth.Output from the artisanal and small scale mining (ASM) sector is estimated to have increased to 14.5

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IDTechEx: market for EV powertrain materials to reach $47B by 2030

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It is also a very expensive material with its supply and mining confined to a large majority in China and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Chinese electric car market was, up until 2018, predominantly using LFP cathodes. Another significant trend is the phase-out of LFP cathodes. Source: IDTechEx Research.

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