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World demand for cobalt, a by-product of copper and nickel mining, continues to soar. It is an essential building block of infrastructure, energy and mobility solutions that help advance everyday life. It is a crucial component of rechargeable batteries that power everything from electric vehicles and laptops to smartphones, cameras, and other decarbonization technologies.