In April, China's refined cobalt production decreased by 35% MoM. The main reasons for the decline in April's production were as follows: Affected by policies in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the prices of cobalt intermediate products rose, leading to a continuous weakening in the economic viability of refined cobalt production. Meanwhile, coupled with tight raw material supplies at smelters, the operating rate continued to decline. Therefore, overall refined cobalt production in April showed a MoM decline. It is expected that the decline in refined cobalt production may continue in May.
SMM New Energy Research Team
Wang Cong 021-51666838
Ma Rui 021-51595780
Feng Disheng 021-51666714
Lv Yanlin 021-20707875
Liu Yujun 021-20707895
Li Yueming 021-51666809
Zhou Zhicheng 021-51666711
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