Cobalt is at the same time extremely sought-after and highly controversial. It’s a key material in EV production and its prices have skyrocketed in 2021. But users and producers also face reputational issues associated with its sourcing. Cobalt expert Caspar Rawles, Chief Data Officer at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence sheds light on the current market pricing dynamics and the outlook for 2022, the impact on cobalt demand from shifting cathode technology change and the reality of the ESG risks associated with the cobalt supply chain. October 25, 2021 – Caspar Rawles