Why Cobalt Prices Are Climbing and What It Means for SmCo & AlNiCo Magnets
Supply constraints and export policy shocks have sent cobalt costs higher, a trend that’s rippling through the magnet alloy market. This analysis examines the key drivers behind cobalt’s surge, including the Democratic Republic of Congo’s new quota system, producer output cuts, and critical feedstock bottlenecks, while exploring the direct implications for SmCo and AlNiCo magnet…
