Refined Cobalt

1 Jan 2021

Reserve Revision for Cobalt in Russia

Reserve Revision Russia Cobalt

Cobalt reserves in Russia revised to 250,000 tons based on updated industry data.

1 Jan 2016

Processing Shutdown for Cobalt in Russia

Processing Shutdown Russia Cobalt

Nornickel decommissioned its Polar Division nickel smelter and ceased cobalt ingot and oxide production in 2016.

1 Jan 2007

Ownership Change for Cobalt in Russia

Ownership Change Russia Cobalt

OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel acquired OM Group’s nickel assets, including the Cawse operations in Western Australia and the Harjavalta nickel refinery in Finland, in 2007, changing ownership of cobalt production assets.

1 Jan 2007

Ownership Change for Cobalt in Russia

Ownership Change Russia Cobalt

Norilsk Nickel acquired LionOre Mining International Ltd. and its three nickel sulfide operations in Western Australia (Black Swan, Lake Johnston, and Waterloo) in 2007, adding cobalt-producing assets to its portfolio.

1 Nov 2002

Ownership Change for Cobalt in Russia

Ownership Change Russia Cobalt

Norilsk Nickel acquired a 51% stake in Stillwater Mining Co., expanding its U.S. cobalt mining assets.