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The factory obtained its use permit in May, produced its first products in August and expects to begin commercial deliveries later this year, Robert Chryc-Gawrychowski, CEO of Northvolt Poland said. It will have an initial annual production capacity of 5GWh, rising to 12GWh in future, and builds on its battery cell production, battery material
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Battery maker Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from Congo
Swedish battery maker Northvolt is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said on Friday. The
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About two-thirds of the world''s supply is currently mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where poorly regulated small-scale mining—often using child labor—accounts for up to 20% of
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Northvolt Explores Ethical Cobalt Sourcing from the
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has expressed its intention to explore cobalt sourcing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a crucial component in electric vehicle battery production. The
Northvolt Plans to Source Cobalt from Congo for EV Batteries
Swedish battery maker, Northvolt, said today it is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company has trialled material, studied work processes and compared plans to improve social and environmental sustainability to find long-term partners.
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Swedish battery maker Northvolt is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said on Friday.
Northvolt explores sourcing cobalt from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is exploring the possibility of sourcing cobalt, a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company has conducted trials, studied work processes, and assessed plans to enhance social and
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Northvolt explores sourcing cobalt from the Democratic Republic
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt is exploring the possibility of sourcing cobalt, a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, from the Democratic Republic of
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As a producer of lithium-ion batteries that feature cobalt, Northvolt has been involved with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – the world''s primary source of the cobalt used in most batteries on the market today.
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Northvolt also has an energy storage system (ESS) assembly factory, Northvolt Dwa in Gdansk, Poland, which executives discussed with Energy-Storage.news a year ago (Premium article). Following the strategic review, the company now appears willing to sell the factory entirely. It said it will ''enter into discussions with potential future
Northvolt Plans to Source Cobalt from Congo for EV
Swedish battery maker, Northvolt, said today it is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company has trialled material,
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A short supply chain "will make it possible for us to trace our materials" and ensure they come from responsible sources, said a senior executive at Northvolt, the Swedish startup aiming to
Northvolt ''will source directly from the miners'' to ensure clean
A short supply chain "will make it possible for us to trace our materials" and ensure they come from responsible sources, said a senior executive at Northvolt, the Swedish startup aiming to
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Northvolt deepens its engagement in the Democratic
As a producer of lithium-ion batteries that feature cobalt, Northvolt has been involved with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – the world''s primary source of the cobalt used in most batteries on the market today.
Northvolt Explores Ethical Cobalt Sourcing from the Democratic Republic
Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt has expressed its intention to explore cobalt sourcing from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a crucial component in electric vehicle battery production. The company has conducted trials, examined work processes, and compared plans to enhance social and environmental sustainability, with the goal of
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Northvolt is building nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery cells primarily because of its higher energy density than lithium iron phosphate (LFP), as well as its greater recycling value. The European industry is making a big push on recycling as a way to increase – in the long-term – the proportion of raw materials it can source
Northvolt deepens its engagement in the Democratic Republic of Congo
As a producer of lithium-ion batteries that feature cobalt, Northvolt has been involved with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – the world''s primary source of the cobalt used in most batteries on the market today.
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Shortly after it was announced in the fall of 2023, Quebec Premier François Legault called the plant "the most important industrial project in Quebec''s history." While he might be guilty of hyperbole (the Robert-Bourassa dam, the province''s largest, would like a word), Northvolt ticked a lengthy column of governmental boxes.. By choosing Quebec, the company
Battery maker Northvolt looks at sourcing cobalt from Congo
Swedish battery maker Northvolt is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said on Friday.
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Is Northvolt looking to source cobalt from DRC?
REUTERS/Esha Vaish/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights STOCKHOLM, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Swedish battery maker Northvolt is looking to source cobalt, used to make chemicals for electric vehicle batteries, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the company said on Friday.
What is Northvolt doing in the DRC?
The three are important components in smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles, batteries and wind turbines. Northvolt, founded in 2017, and now readying its gigafactory in Skellefteå, vows it “will not compromise in any way”. “Don’t think that the mining operations in the DRC are the only problems we are facing,” said Nehrenheim.
Where does Northvolt source cobalt?
"We want DRC to be part of our supply chain." Northvolt currently sources cobalt from Australia and other countries. Congo is the world's largest cobalt supplier where up to a fifth of its production is generated by artisanal miners working in squalid and dangerous conditions with little if any pricing power for their hard-won ore.
Is Northvolt ready to source cobalt from artisanal and small-scale mining?
Northvolt is not ready to source cobalt from artisanal and small-scale mining at this stage. Convinced, however, that engagement rather than avoidance is the solution, the company intends to bring its voice and perspective to the issue through participation in the Fair Cobalt Alliance.
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Is Northvolt partnering with artisanal and small-scale mining?
Northvolt said it has been in talks with local stakeholders participating in both large-scale mining and artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM).