Sustainably closing the loop for cobalt powder in hard metals
(WorldNews Belgium)

Did you know that approximately 75% of today`s 7000 tons of cobalt powder produced annually is used in hard metals? Therefore, the recycling of cobalt in such applications is a win-win situation as it offers economic, environmental and social benefits. At Umicore, in addition to offering recycling services to our customers, we supply ethically and responsibly sourced cobalt, closing the loop in a sustainable way. Hard metals are mainly used in cutting and drilling...