California Zero-Carbon Mandates Boost China’s Control of Cobalt
Commentary Before California’s government imposed its zero-carbon by 2035 vehicle mandate, it first should have assured itself a secure market in cobalt. Otherwise, the main beneficiary will be the People’s Republic of China, which dominates the market in cobalt, a key mineral needed for batteries. That’s the conclusion I draw from a new book, “Cobalt Red: How the Blood of ...
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