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Refining cobalt in Cobalt, Ont.? That's the plan for this northern Ontario town
A facility near Cobalt, Ont., will become North America's first battery-grade cobalt refinery, projected to open by late 2027. The plant will import and process mined cobalt, potentially positioning Canada in an industry currently dominated by China.
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