Cobalt Blue buoyed on positive feedback for premium cobalt samples
The Broken Hill Cobalt Project Pilot Plant has produced a variety of high-grade, tailored MHP specifications for the company’s BHCP Global Project Partner search.
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Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd
ASX:COB
Cobalt Blue is a minerals processing and mining company with interests in cobalt, nickel, copper, zinc, silver and sulphur. The company's critical minerals strategy focuses on building mid-stream processing capabilities in Australia and diversifying supply chains among like-minded countries.
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Cobalt Blue CEO shows confidence in integrated cobalt supply strategy with on-market purchase
The Global Cobalt Sample Program incorporating the Pilot Plant is nearing conclusion and the company will then transition to a larger Demonstration Plant.
Cobalt Blue attracts interest for cobalt samples produced at Broken Hill Pilot Plant
The Global Cobalt Sample Program incorporating the Pilot Plant is nearing conclusion and the company will then transition to a larger Demonstration Plant.
Cobalt Blue CEO shows confidence in integrated cobalt strategy through on-market purchases
Joe Kaderavek in the past week has acquired a total of 395,370 shares valued at more than A$107,000 and spread between two indirect interests.
Cobalt Blue’s global sample strategy validated by strongly supported $15 million private placement
The company is now fully funded to complete construction of a demonstration plant to provide battery-grade cobalt sulphate to end-users and potential strategic partners.
Cobalt Blue in trading halt ahead of material fundraising announcement
The company has this week signed an MOU with Honeywell aimed at helping to further de-risk its flagship Broken Hill Cobalt Project in NSW.
Cobalt Blue signs MOU with Fortune 100 process control and optimisation provider Honeywell
“Data quality is essential to attract investment and commercial partners and the implementation of advanced data gathering, and analysis systems will assist the BHCP in this partnering process,” says CEO.
Cobalt Blue producing Mixed Hydroxide Product from new Broken Hill Pilot Plant
The recently completed Pilot Plant is preparing MHP sourced from the Broken Hill Cobalt Project for the global lithium-ion battery industry as part of COB’s Global Sample Partner Program.
Cobalt Blue’s Shareholder Day and Broken Hill Pilot Plant opening attract strong interest
The events last week have highlighted the strong local community as well as commercial and government support for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project and value-adds.
Cobalt Blue expands footprint at Broken Hill by around 35%
COB subsidiary Broken Hill Cobalt Project Pty Ltd has received notice of the proposed grant of Exploration Licence Application 6225.
Cobalt Blue installs and commissions pilot plant in Broken Hill
The pilot plant has been successfully installed and commissioned with all concentrate, leach and mixed hydroxide recovery circuits tested.
Cobalt Blue takes another BHCP development step with appointment of strategic financial advisor
Cutfield Freeman, a specialist resources corporate advisory business, will assist with the partner search, financial advisory and capital raising functions.
Cobalt Blue launches new program to examine cobalt recovery from waste streams
The company is looking to apply its proprietary technology for the recovery of cobalt from waste streams and its Broken Hill Pilot Plant will provide the facilities.
Cobalt Blue Holdings further de-risks Broken Hill Cobalt Project by securing groundwater allocation
The purchase will ensure the BHCP will comply with requirements of the Water Management Act 2000 for the estimated groundwater interception attributed to the proposed open cut mining operations.
Cobalt Blue Holdings set for first Broken Hill Pilot Plant samples with shipments from late March
This work is part of a Global Cobalt Sample Program which is attracting strong interest with the program doubling in size over the last six weeks.
Cobalt Blue and Broken Hill project at forefront of Australia’s cobalt future
The company intends to annually produce 3,500 to 4,000 tonnes of cobalt using a very different metallurgical process than laterite treatment and this is expected to be a healthy investment for stakeholders and the environment.
Cobalt Blue begins calcine test-work pilot trial of pyrite concentrate
The concentration circuit will generate approximately 15 tones of pyrite concentrate for downstream processing.
Cobalt Blue tenement application to expand Broken Hill exploration footprint by 70%
With the imminent grant of ELA6151 which lies within the Broken Hill Domain of the broader Curnamona Province, the company’s tenement holding will increase to around 160 square kilometres.
Cobalt Blue Holdings appoints joint company secretaries
With increasing demand for battery materials from EV manufacturers and progress made to begin production from the Broken Hill Pilot Plant, COB is likely to experience a robust year.
Cobalt Blue’s brimstone booster
Dr Ian Pringle explains why Cobalt Blues' anticipated co-production of 300,000 tonnes per year of elemental sulphur could be an invigorating growth catalyst for a spectrum of Australian industries.
Cobalt Blue ideally placed to benefit from strengthening auto industry revolution
With increasing demand for battery materials from EV manufacturers and progress made to begin production from the Broken Hill Pilot Plant, COB is likely to experience a robust year.
Cobalt Blue sets stage for key year in development of Broken Hill Cobalt Project
The company is targeting development of its BHCP project to coincide with an anticipated cobalt price rally and when the market demands a new mine to meet projected demand.
Cobalt Blue on track for first Broken Hill Pilot Plant production in February
Construction of the pilot plant is progressing well with key equipment in place and steelworks to be completed by Christmas.
Cobalt Blue to source ethical cobalt from an emerging Australian mine
The ethical supply of cobalt to meet the growing global need for the tech-metal is an increasingly important factor.
Cobalt Blue's Broken Hill Cobalt Project included in critical minerals initiatives of Australian and NSW governments
The company welcomes the proactive approach initiated by the Federal Government in facilitating investment interest in critical minerals development and processing in Australia.
Cobalt Blue progresses global cobalt sample program
The aim of a pilot plant being built in Broken Hill Pilot Plant is to prepare cobalt samples to satisfy raw material standards for global battery makers.
Cobalt Blue on-track to complete Broken Hill Pilot Plant before Christmas
Construction will be followed by a commissioning period and the company will hire local plant personnel with first production expected in February 2021.
Cobalt Blue's directors demonstrate confidence in integrated cobalt strategy through SPP participation
The company is building a pilot plant to test the leaching of calcined material in two campaigns to produce 5 tonnes of concentrate.
Cobalt Blue reels in $7.3 million to support supply of cobalt products for global sample partners
Funds will primarily be used to establish a Broken Hill-based Pilot Plant, with key equipment on-site and construction to start shortly.
Cobalt Blue takes delivery of second batch of key Broken Hill pilot plant equipment
The company is building a pilot plant at Broken Hill to produce varying specifications of cobalt products, including mixed hydroxides and sulphates, from Broken Hill Cobalt Project core.
Cobalt Blue’s Broken Hill project a game-changer in cobalt industry
There is “substantial potential for cobalt-pyrite mineralisation to continue along trend from the deposit and the ore body is likely to persist to considerable depths beneath the planned open pits”.
Cobalt Blue buoyed by strong support for $3.75 million placement with SPP to follow
Funds raised will be sufficient to advance towards the achievement of further milestones for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project.
Cobalt Blue halted with material fundraising news pending
The halt will remain in place until Friday, July 31, or when an announcement is released.
Cobalt Blue CEO demonstrates confidence in integrated cobalt supply strategy with on-market purchases
Joe Kaderavek has this week purchased 45,000 shares taking his total holding to more than 4.132 million in three indirect interests.
Cobalt Blue higher after delivering major enhancements at Broken Hill Cobalt Project
A Project Update 2020 Study demonstrates “a capital-efficient, low-cost, long-life mine/refinery making a premium battery-ready product in a safe and stable jurisdiction”.
Cobalt Blue hits series of product benchmarks demonstrating it can produce high-purity, battery-ready cobalt sulphate
The company is now finalising a 2020 project update and ore reserve statement for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project.
Cobalt Blue – looking through COVID-19
The pandemic will change the world in a number of ways, including driving demand for cleaner and greener transport and industrial solutions.
Cobalt Blue delivers world-class cobalt product as Sojitz becomes sample partner
Test-work has produced strong hydroxide results with around 37% cobalt and 7% nickel content with low impurities. This represents a premium product.
Cobalt Blue CEO outlines company’s progress and cobalt’s state-of-play
While taking all appropriate measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the company is not treading water.
Cobalt Blue examines BHCP’s role in future battery industry
The company intends producing a higher value cobalt sulphate and its research is being part-funded by the Cooperative Research Centre – Project.
Cobalt Blue tests successful in treating Millennium Project cobalt, copper and gold concentrates
The COB Process achieved excellent metal recoveries with float results of 93% cobalt, 93% copper and 80% gold to concentrates.
Cobalt Blue on track for Broken Hill Cobalt Project reserves statement
The company is building a metallurgical testing centre for the Broken Hill Cobalt Project and its processing technology.
Cobalt Blue Holdings' CEO purchases shares in on-market transaction
COB has agreements in place with top-tier global companies for the testing of cobalt products and sulphur samples from the metallurgical testing centre.
Cobalt Blue Holdings CEO makes on-market purchase of 100,000 shares
The company is focused on its product sample program with the aim of establishing a pilot plant in Broken Hill.
Cobalt Blue will provide testing centre products to cobalt-for-battery supply chain participants
COB has agreements in place with top-tier global companies for the testing of cobalt products and sulphur samples from the metallurgical testing centre.
Cobalt Blue takes delivery of critical equipment for Broken Hill pilot plant
The equipment, including leaching circuit and specialist filter equipment, has arrived in the Port of Adelaide ready for transport and site installation.
Cobalt Blue buoyant on fundamentals of cobalt market
There are signs of a strengthening market, including a price rebound, increased payability of cobalt inputs/derivatives and recent long-term cobalt deals.
Cobalt Blue and Broken Hill Prospecting complete cobalt project transaction
The company has secured 100% ownership in the Broken Hill Cobalt Project, formerly known as the Thackaringa Cobalt Project.
Cobalt Blue outlines strategy for cobalt processing and BHCP project
A key part of the strategy will be the development of a new metallurgical testing centre in Broken Hill.
Cobalt Blue has new Broken Hill metallurgical testing centre on fast-track
The centre forms part of the company’s two-part strategy based on bringing the Broken Hill Cobalt Project into production and commercialisation of its proprietary processing technology.
Cobalt Blue Holdings receives $2.4 million from government to generate battery-ready cobalt sulphate
The CRC-Project and Future Battery Industries CRC provide an opportunity for COB to validate and optimise technology for the processing of cobalt-pyrite ore to generate cobalt sulphate for battery manufacture and production of elemental sul
Cobalt Blue begins State Significant Development application for Broken Hill Cobalt Project
An SSD would provide an integrated assessment pathway, minimising the number of secondary environmental approvals that must be attained for the project.
Rare earths & specialist minerals
Cobalt Blue Holdings secures 100% ownership of Broken Hill Cobalt Project
The company has executed the final agreement for the assignment of Broken Hill Prospecting’s interests.
Cobalt Blue directors and CEO take company stock as payment
In a vote of confidence for the company, its board of directors and CEO have accepted stock in lieu of fees.
Cobalt Blue seeks State Significant Development status for Broken Hill Cobalt Project
The company has delivered the Conceptual Project Development Plan to the NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and Environment.
Cobalt Blue to build metallurgical testing centre in Broken Hill
The new plant will provide reliable test work data for incorporation into the company’s upcoming feasibility study in 2021.
Cobalt Blue outlines way forward after moving to 100% ownership of Broken Hill Cobalt Project
The company’s board has approved a two-part strategy to drive the business in 2020 and beyond.
Cobalt Blue will acquire 100% ownership and legal title of Broken Hill Cobalt Project
The company has executed a binding Heads of Agreement with Broken Hill Prospecting that will result in dissolution of the Thackaringa Joint Venture.
Cobalt Blue halted with Independent Expert Determination announcement pending
The trading halt will remain in place until the start of trading on Monday, December 2, or until an announcement is made to the market.
Cobalt Blue's dream of 20-year world-scale cobalt operation remains in sight: chairman
“Marking time, whilst temporary conditions are challenging, is simply not in our DNA,” Rob Biancardi told shareholders at today’s AGM.
Hardware & electrical equipment
Cobalt Blue will use its processing technology to evaluate Carrapateena sample
The company has entered a test work co-operation agreement with OZ Minerals Limited.
Cobalt Blue Holdings obtains exploration licence grant increasing tenure by 50% at Broken Hill
The new tenement will enhance the company’s existing exploration footprint covering about 93 square kilometres.
Cobalt Blue to apply processing technology in tests at GEMC project
The company has entered into a test work co-operation agreement with GEMC covering the Millennium project.
Cobalt Blue completes successful concentrate circuit program tests
The tests have achieved 90% recovery of cobalt to concentrate but at a 50-times larger scale than PFS tests.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt Blue directors support company by participating in entitlement issue
Rob Biancardi, Joe Kaderavek and Hugh Keller have purchased shares with a total combined value of almost $90,000.
Cobalt Blue Holdings Ltd enters sulphur agreement with Mitsubishi Corporation, shares jump
The early stage trial product agreement represents a development milestone towards potential future offtake arrangements for elemental sulphur.
Cobalt Blue raising funds to support large-scale test work at Thackaringa project
The company has launched a Non-Renounceable Rights Issue and plans to follow this with a placement.
Cobalt Blue Holdings raising up to $2.49 million for Thackaringa Cobalt Project
The company is planning drilling, geological and geotechnical work, mine planning, engineering, financial and metallurgical studies.
Broken Hill Prospecting's Murray Basin mineral sand targets form part of future focus
The company holds ground in the Murray Basin in both New South Wales and Victoria.
Cobalt Blue hits another milestone towards target of 20-plus year mine life at Thackaringa
The company has this week released a “significant” boost in resources at the cobalt project near Broken Hill.
Cobalt Blue achieves “significant” boost in Thackaringa Cobalt Project resources
The cobalt-equivalent resource of 79,500 tonnes includes sulphur and a maiden measured component.
Cobalt Blue welcomes commissioning of water pipeline to Broken Hill
The pipeline will help ensure the supply of up to 1.5 gigalitres of water annually to service the project's processing and refining requirements.
Cobalt Blue progresses technical work on Thackaringa Cobalt Project
The company has received positive results in large-scale metallurgical test work on ore samples collected from drilling.
Cobalt Blue indicates positive cobalt recoveries in Thackaringa metallurgical work
Along with metallurgical work, the company is undertaking a resource upgrade at Thackaringa, due at the end of March.
Cobalt Blue results support potential to improve and upgrade Thackaringa cobalt resource
Strong cobalt results have been returned from drilling at the Pyrite Hill deposit, including at depth.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt set for bearish 2019 but demand fundamentals remain strong
Despite a sharp price correction in 2018, shrinking supply sources and growing demand for battery chemicals are predicted to sustain cobalt prices into the 2020s.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt Blue receives commitments to raise $1.687 million in share placement
The company will apply the funds to help finance a 15,000-metre drilling program at the Thackaringa Cobalt Project.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt Blue in trading halt with material fundraising news pending
The halt will remain in place until the start of trading next Monday or when an announcement is released.
Cobalt Blue’s Thackaringa drilling returns broad, high-grade cobalt results
Results reinforce the potential for resource growth and substantial mine life at the world-class project near Broken Hill.
Cobalt Blue Holdings serves joint venture dilution notice
The company announced its advancement to a 93.68% beneficial interest in the Thackaringa Joint Venture.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt Blue chairman buys stock valued at more than $30,000 on-market
Robert Biancardi’s purchases follow recent on-market acquisitions by CEO Joe Kaderavek and director Hugh Keller.
Broken Hill Prospecting develops action plan to get cobalt project ‘back on track’
A four-step plan aims to deliver on the value of the Thackaringa project for all joint venture stakeholders.
Investments and investor services
Cobalt Blue to present cobalt strategy at Renewable Metals Connect in London
CEO Joe Kaderavek will speak at the conference on Thursday and will host one-on-one meetings.
Cobalt Blue’s Hugh Keller buys options on-market
An independent director purchasing options shows confidence in the company's future.
Cobalt Blue CEO steps up and buys stock on-market
91,500 shares were purchased at prices between 21.5 and 22.5 cents per share.
Cobalt Blue drilling targets resource upgrade and growth at Thackaringa
The largest single drilling campaign undertaken at the project near Broken Hill will see more than 15,000 metres drilled.
Broken Hill Prospecting will retain 30% interest in Thackaringa Cobalt Project
The company says the decision by its JV partner represents a big shift in value for shareholders.
Broken Hill Prospecting confirms copper-cobalt on new tenement near Broken Hill, shares jump
Re-assaying of historical core has highlighted the potential of the prospect along strike from the Broken Hill ore body.
Cobalt Blue will use review to improve technical robustness of world-class cobalt project
A gap analysis review by Wood PLC has identified areas where further pre-BFS technical work is required.
Cobalt Blue to get drill spinning targeting cobalt resource growth and upgrade
The company will undertake the largest single drilling campaign at the Thackaringa Cobalt Project near Broken Hill.
Cobalt Blue to investigate cobalt recovery potential at CuDeco’s Rocklands Project
Cobalt Blue has a proprietary technology to recover cobalt from cobalt-pyrite concentrate.
Cobalt Blue Holdings earns 70% beneficial interest in Thackaringa Cobalt Project joint venture
Recent pre-feasibility study confirmed that the Thackaringa project is of global significance as a potential source of high-purity cobalt for the battery revolution.
Broken Hill Prospecting’s partner completes stage II earn-in for Thackaringa Cobalt Project joint venture
Recent pre-feasibility study (PFS) justifies proceeding the project towards commercial development.
Cobalt Blue optimising the Thackaringa Cobalt Project
Optimisation studies form part of a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for the world-class project located near Broken Hill.
Broken Hill Prospecting has plenty of upside with 12-month target price of 23 cents
Independent Investment Research has a new research report out on the company.
Broken Hill Prospecting adds to its extensive exploration portfolio in the Broken Hill district
Numerous polymetallic prospects have already been identified ranging from emerging through to advanced.
Diggers and Dealers chairman expects ‘buoyant’ forum
Nick Giorgetta says the annual event is unique as delegates can also tour working mines.
Broken Hill Prospecting working with JV partner to realise value of major cobalt asset
The Thackaringa Joint Venture is working on processing options, including a ‘cobalt concentrate only’ process.
Cobalt Blue sees growing appetite for key battery metal during Korean visit
The demand driven by lithium-ion batteries continues to substantially outpace cobalt supply.
Castillo Copper secures partner to explore Queensland nickel-cobalt project
A-Cap Resources will invest up to 2.25 million over two years to earn a 60% interest in Marlborough property.