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Electra Secures Federal Support for North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery

by admin March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025
Electra Secures Federal Support for North America’s Only Cobalt Sulfate Refinery

Electra Battery Materials (TSXV:ELBM,NASDAQ:ELBM) announced on March 21 that it has received a letter of intent from the Canadian government for C$20 million in proposed funding.

The money would support the construction and commissioning of North America’s first battery-grade cobalt refinery, a critical step toward strengthening the region’s electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.

The refinery, located in Temiskaming Shores, Ontario, is set to produce 6,500 metric tons of cobalt sulfate annually, enabling domestic production of up to 1 million EVs per year. According to Electra, it would be a key step in reducing North America’s dependence on China, which currently refines approximately 90 percent of the world’s cobalt.

“We are grateful to be working with the Government of Canada,” said CEO Trent Mell. “Today’s announcement underscores their commitment to advancing North American energy security and critical mineral independence.”

Mell further noted that the company has already secured commitments from major buyers, with LG Energy Solution (KRX:373220) set to purchase up to 80 percent of the refinery’s future output.

“Buyer interest for the remainder far exceeds our capacity,” he added.

Anita Anand likewise emphasized the strategic importance of domestic mineral processing.

“Canada has everything it takes to be a leading force in critical minerals processing, manufacturing, and recycling. Critical minerals are essential to power a low-carbon economy,” said Canada’s minister of innovation, science and industry.

With necessary permits in place, infrastructure largely developed and advanced negotiations with the government ongoing, Electra aims to finalize discussions quickly and resume construction.

The non-binding letter of intent, which was agreed to on January 27, signals the government’s intent to work toward a final agreement, but does not yet guarantee funding. If finalized, the investment would accelerate construction and commissioning of the refinery, which is projected to have the lowest carbon footprint of any facility of its kind worldwide.

Beyond cobalt refining, Electra is exploring expansion into other battery materials.

In 2023, the company successfully operated a battery recycling demonstration plant at its Temiskaming Shores complex, recovering lithium, nickel, cobalt and other critical minerals from spent batteries.

This year, Electra commenced a feasibility study for a battery recycling refinery adjacent to its cobalt refinery. It is considering a second cobalt sulfate facility in Bécancour, Québec, as well as a North American nickel sulfate plant.

“Our Temiskaming Shores refinery complex is the first step in Electra’s vision,” noted Mell.

“We are building the right assets at the right time and are extremely well-positioned to leverage the refinery complex to grow along with the EV and battery markets,’ emphasizing the need for secure sources of battery materials.

Electra’s refinery will be one of the few cobalt suppliers outside of China that is free from Foreign Entity of Concern involvement, reinforcing supply chain resilience for North American automakers.

Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

This post appeared first on investingnews.com

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