Brazil trade

Cobalt Ore

Market intelligence

Relevant Events

4 events

1 Jan 2016

Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil

Mine Closure Brazil Cobalt

Votorantim Metais S.A. suspended its nickel‑cobalt laterite mining and refining operations in early 2016.

1 Jan 2016

Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil

Mine Closure Brazil Cobalt

Mirabela Nickel Ltd. was placed under voluntary liquidation in September 2015, and its nickel‑cobalt mine was placed on care‑and‑maintenance in 2016.

Oct 2015

Mine Closure for Cobalt in Brazil

Mine Closure Brazil Cobalt

Mirabella Nickel Ltd. cut back production in late October 2015 to reduce operating costs amid low nickel prices.

2015

Processing Shutdown for Cobalt in Brazil

Processing Shutdown Brazil Cobalt

Votorantim Metais S.A. announced a temporary suspension of nickel operations in 2015, planning to shut down mining in February 2016 and cease processing in May 2016.