Trader

Glencore International AG

Swiss Glencore contracting entity named by Cobalt Blue for a future DRC KCC cobalt-hydroxide feedstock supply; kept separate from Glencore AG.

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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 2025-05-29

    Offtake agreement

    Cobalt Blue disclosed a signed contract for Glencore International AG to supply KCC-origin cobalt hydroxide to its planned Kwinana refinery for three years from commercial start. No deliveries are established.

    1 source
    1. Cobalt Blue and Glencore contract to supply Kwinana Cobalt Refinery

      Cobalt Blue Holdings Limited · Published 2025-05-29 · Checked 2026-09-24

      Glencore International AG ... provide cobalt hydroxide feedstock ... sourced from Kamoto Copper Company

      Key points and feedstock origin section.

  • Historical · Evidence as of 2018-01-01

    Offtake agreement

    KCC had copper and cobalt offtake prepayments from Glencore International AG, proving a historical direct commercial arrangement; the US$4.45 billion figure covers both metals and is not a cobalt value.

    2 sources
    1. Katanga Mining 2019 NI 43-101 technical report

      Katanga Mining Limited · Published 2019-11-07 · Checked 2026-09-24

      KML entered offtake agreements for Glencore International AG to buy all KCC copper and cobalt production.

      PDF p.278, section 19.2 Contracts.

    2. Katanga Mining settlement and KCC capital deficiency

      Katanga Mining Limited · Published 2018-06-12 · Checked 2026-09-24

      KCC owed Glencore International AG about US$4.45 billion for copper and cobalt offtake prepayments as at 1 January 2018.

      KCC Debt Restructuring, opening two paragraphs.