Electra Battery begins testing North American feedstock for cobalt refinery

Electra Battery Materials (ELBM) announces the start of metallurgical testing on cobalt feedstock from two strategic North American sources: the Cobalt Camp in Ontario, and the Company’s Iron Creek cobalt and copper project in Idaho. The objective of this initiative is to strengthen and diversify Electra’s cobalt refinery feedstock pipeline by integrating domestic sources alongside existing global supply partners. This program supports the development of a robust, flexible, and resilient North American critical minerals supply chain while maintaining strategic relationships with partners such as Glencore and ERG. These domestic sources are intended to supplement Electra’s existing international feedstock agreements, enhancing long-term security and operational flexibility.