Congolese state-backed artisanal cobalt commercialization company, party to the 2020 agreement and 2026 proposed US supply framework.
Sources support the description and the individual connections below. Publication and checking dates refer to the evidence, not a guarantee of current operations.
Reported means the cited source describes the relationship at its evidence date. Historical relationships refer to an earlier period. Announced agreements may not have been implemented. None of these labels confirms that trade continues today.
Under the May 2026 tripartite MoU, EGC is expected to originate cobalt for proposed US processing via Trafigura. This records a conditional framework, not a binding offtake or actual flow.
The parties have agreed to advance discussions toward definitive long-term commercial agreements over the coming months.
The March 2026 MoU proposes formalisation and development of Kasulo and its supply chain. It does not verify mine deliveries or transfer of operating rights.
to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo mine site in Kolwezi
Mercuria reports its first copper and cobalt transaction with EGC. No originating mine, cobalt destination or cobalt volume is established.
its first copper and cobalt transaction with Entreprise Générale du Cobalt
The announced agreement included finance for controlled artisanal zones and traceable cobalt hydroxide delivery. It is not proof that a named mine supplied Trafigura.
Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (“EGC”) has today announced the signing of a trading agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”).
Trafigura also continues to supply its customers with cobalt hydroxide from its long-term commercial collaborator Shalina Resources
Gécamines lists EGC as a subsidiary; no share percentage is inferred.
Entreprise Générale du Cobalt SA, « EGC » est une filiale de GECAMINES créée en 2019
to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo mine site in Kolwezi
Pact was named as a participant in the planned EGC technical committee supporting responsible sourcing diligence.
Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (“EGC”) has today announced the signing of a trading agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”).