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    DRC Politics Could Disrupt Cobalt Supply

    Written by Investing News Network
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    Feb. 06, 2012 10:13AM PST

    Mining Weekly reported that cobalt supply is at risk of disruption according to Core Consultants MD Lara Smith.

    Mining Weekly reported that cobalt supply is at risk of disruption according to Core Consultants MD Lara Smith.

    As quoted in the market news:

    Smith…said that China, which refines most of the world’s cobalt, could restrict exports, as the country had already done with other commodities, leading to greater price volatility and increased risk of supply disruptions. However, she remained bullish about the sector, and said demand for cobalt continued to increase.

    Click here to read the full Mining Weekly report.

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