Trader

Entreprise Générale du Cobalt

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.

Documented relationships

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.

  • Announced · Evidence as of 2026-05-13

    Supports

    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.

    1 source
    1. EGC, EVelution Energy and Trafigura sign MOU to establish direct U.S.–DRC cobalt supply chain

      Trafigura · Published 2026-05-13 · Checked 2026-09-16

      The parties have agreed to advance discussions toward definitive long-term commercial agreements over the coming months.

      Opening and Planned Commercial Structure; Supporting U.S. Industrial Policy states construction expected early 2027 and completion end 2029.

  • Announced · Evidence as of 2026-03-25

    Supports

    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.

    1 source
    1. Mercuria and EGC Sign Strategic MOU to Develop Responsible Cobalt Supply Chain in the DRC

      Mercuria · Published 2026-03-26 · Checked 2026-09-16

      to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo mine site in Kolwezi

      Opening paragraph. Event dateline 25 March; web publication 26 March. Full body directly fetched; MoU does not establish deliveries.

  • Reported · Evidence as of 2026-02-09

    Reported supply

    Mercuria reports its first copper and cobalt transaction with EGC. No originating mine, cobalt destination or cobalt volume is established.

    1 source
    1. Mercuria purchases first Copper and Cobalt from Entreprise Générale du Cobalt

      Mercuria · Published 2026-02-09 · Checked 2026-09-16

      its first copper and cobalt transaction with Entreprise Générale du Cobalt

      Opening paragraph. Named destinations later in release concern copper cathodes, not cobalt. Full body directly fetched after web-tool timeout.

  • Announced · Evidence as of 2020-11-23

    Offtake agreement

    The announced agreement included finance for controlled artisanal zones and traceable cobalt hydroxide delivery. It is not proof that a named mine supplied Trafigura.

    2 sources
    1. EGC enters into a trading agreement with Trafigura

      Trafigura · Published 2020-11-23 · Checked 2026-09-16

      Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (“EGC”) has today announced the signing of a trading agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”).

      Opening paragraph; paragraphs 2–4 describe finance, prospective delivery, technical committee and Mutoshi pilot.

    2. Trafigura Annual Report 2021

      Trafigura · Published 2021 · Checked 2026-09-16

      Trafigura also continues to supply its customers with cobalt hydroxide from its long-term commercial collaborator Shalina Resources

      Printed page 24 (PDF page 26), Cobalt; also states Mutoshi pilot did not restart in 2021.

  • Reported · Evidence as of 2026-09-16

    Owns

    Gécamines lists EGC as a subsidiary; no share percentage is inferred.

    2 sources
    1. Nos filiales

      Gécamines · Checked 2026-09-16

      Entreprise Générale du Cobalt SA, « EGC » est une filiale de GECAMINES créée en 2019

      EGC subsection; undated page, checked September 2026.

    2. Mercuria and EGC Sign Strategic MOU to Develop Responsible Cobalt Supply Chain in the DRC

      Mercuria · Published 2026-03-26 · Checked 2026-09-16

      to collaborate on the formalization and development of the Kasulo mine site in Kolwezi

      Opening paragraph. Event dateline 25 March; web publication 26 March. Full body directly fetched; MoU does not establish deliveries.

  • Announced · Evidence as of 2020-11-23

    Supports

    Pact was named as a participant in the planned EGC technical committee supporting responsible sourcing diligence.

    1 source
    1. EGC enters into a trading agreement with Trafigura

      Trafigura · Published 2020-11-23 · Checked 2026-09-16

      Entreprise Générale du Cobalt (“EGC”) has today announced the signing of a trading agreement with Trafigura Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”).

      Opening paragraph; paragraphs 2–4 describe finance, prospective delivery, technical committee and Mutoshi pilot.