China Cobalt Ore Imports Skyrocketed in February after Plunging in January

Published: Apr 14, 2023 09:52 (GMT+8)

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28 mt in metal content (Co content at 8%) of cobalt ore was imported in January, down 88% month on month and 92% year on year. Imports of cobalt ore were 313 mt in metal content (calculated at 8% grade) in February, up 1,010% month-on-month and 137.8% year-on-year.

SHANGHAI, Apr 14 - 28 mt in metal content (Co content at 8%) of cobalt ore was imported in January, down 88% month on month and 92% year on year. Imports of cobalt ore were 313 mt in metal content (calculated at 8% grade) in February, up 1,010% month-on-month and 137.8% year-on-year.

Imports of cobalt ore totalled 341 mt in metal content in the first two months of 2023, down 28% year-on-year.

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