Chemical company studying cobalt refining with ERG and Marubeni under a 2024 memorandum.
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A three-party memorandum explored ERG cobalt hydroxide supply to a new Mechema refinery. Metalkol was named as intended origin; feasibility and commercial arrangements remained prospective.
Mechema will conduct a feasibility study into the construction of a new cobalt refining plant