Latest Kwinana Cobalt Refinery News

Cobalt Blue has moved closer to a commercial pathway for its Kwinana refinery with a non-binding cobalt metal offtake term sheet, while studies across its project portfolio gather pace. The September quarter also left the company with A$2.852 million in cash, equivalent to 2.24 quarters of estimated funding at the reported burn rate.

Cobalt Blue has signed a non-binding term sheet with Swiss trader STG Metals for cobalt metal from its proposed Kwinana refinery. The proposed deal covers up to 1,000 tonnes a year, but construction, product qualification and a definitive agreement remain outstanding.

Cobalt Blue has cleared important technical and regulatory hurdles at its Kwinana refinery, but the pre-revenue developer says further funding is needed and auditors flagged material uncertainty over its ability to continue as a going concern. The company reported an A$8.797 million loss for FY2026 despite ending the year with A$4.265 million in cash.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have shortlisted four US sites and begun testwork for Project Infinity, aiming to build the first commercial polymetallic nodule refinery in the United States.

Cobalt Blue Holdings and Glomar Minerals have teamed up to develop a pioneering polymetallic nodule processing facility in the US, aiming to secure critical minerals for advanced manufacturing and defence sectors.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has confirmed its cobalt sulphate meets stringent battery precursor specifications, advancing its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery toward a Final Investment Decision. The company also expands its graphite recovery program, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s battery materials ecosystem.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has enhanced the financial outlook for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, secured a $5.3 million capital raise, and advanced key environmental and feedstock initiatives amid a tightening cobalt market.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has raised $5.3 million through a discounted placement to advance its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and Broken Hill projects, reinforcing its position in the critical minerals sector.

Cobalt Blue Holdings has significantly upgraded the economics of its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery project, driven by a sharp rebound in cobalt prices following market disruptions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company is advancing towards a Final Investment Decision with key permits and supply agreements in place.

Cobalt Blue Holdings is pivoting its Broken Hill Technology Centre to process battery black mass, aiming to secure a sustainable domestic feedstock for its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery and unlock near-term revenue opportunities.

Cobalt Blue Holdings advances its Kwinana Cobalt Refinery with a critical Works Approval and secures letters of intent covering 70% of initial production, while its Broken Hill Cobalt Project gains a three-year Major Project Status extension.

Cobalt Blue Holdings announces the retirement of long-serving Chairman Rob Biancardi, with Joe Kaderavek stepping up as Chair and CEO Dr Andrew Tong appointed Managing Director. The company also defers its planned name change, signaling a nuanced strategic evolution.