![]() ![]() ![]() First Cobalt owns the Iron Creek cobalt project in Idaho, USA and controls significant silver and cobalt assets in the Canadian Cobalt Camp, including more than 50 past producing mines. Cobalt refining is a critical component to the development and manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles and forms a foundational piece of the next generation of the North American auto sector and other electrified consumer and industrial applications. In conjunction with the feasibility study, discussions have been ongoing with potential automotive offtake partners as well as several lenders interested in providing the balance of the capital required to complete the project.įirst Cobalt owns North America's only permitted cobalt refinery. Today, approximately 80% of global supply comes from China and there is no production in North America. In May 2020, the Company completed an engineering study that confirmed the Refinery's suitability to treat cobalt hydroxide at an expanded throughput of 55 tonnes per day to produce a high purity, battery grade cobalt sulfate. The facility was permitted in 1996 with a nominal throughput of 12 tonnes per day and operated intermittently until 2015, producing cobalt, nickel and silver products. The First Cobalt Refinery is a hydrometallurgical cobalt refinery located north of Toronto, in the community of Temiskaming Shores. Initial indications are that our refinery will have CO 2 emissions that are 50% lower than our benchmark peer – and we will not stop there." Moreover, our goal is to build the greenest cobalt refinery in the world. The cobalt feed material that we will process will be certified as ethically sourced and conflict-free. ![]() Global demand for cobalt is increasing as electric vehicles become more widely adopted. Our refinery will be the only source of domestic cobalt for the North American electric vehicle industry and it will also be well positioned to support the European market. "The electric vehicle revolution is powered by cobalt and we are thrilled to partner with the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to expand and recommission our Northern Ontario Refinery, bringing long-term employment to the community. ![]() Trent Mell, President & Chief Executive Officer, commented: Looking ahead, the enhanced credibility this funding brings will help attract investment partners to this critical project. This funding sends a strong signal to investors that our plan is credible, achievable, and realistic. "Today's announcement is a transformational investment from the Federal and Provincial governments and is further validation of the strategic plan that our management team has been executing for many months. John Pollesel, Chairman of the Board of Directors, commented: This investment reinforces Canada's position as an automotive powerhouse as the auto industry positions itself for an electric future. The Refinery adds another significant piece to the automotive supply chain in Canada, following recent announcements by both levels of government in support of battery electric vehicle production.Īs global EV sales continue to set new records, First Cobalt will play a critical role in the growing North American supply chain. This support will help secure well-paying, long-term jobs in Northern Ontario.
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