The United States Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Logistics Agency have unveiled a procurement plan to acquire approximately 7,480 tons of alloy-grade cobalt over the next five years, with a budget ceiling of $500 million. This initiative aims to build a strategic reserve of cobalt, a vital raw material essential for the manufacturing of batteries, high-temperature alloys used in aero-engines, gas turbines, and other critical components. Notably, the US heavily relies on imports to meet its cobalt demands.
