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Cobalt Prices
Access trusted cobalt price assessments and market data from the industry’s leading Price Reporting Agency. Utilise Benchmark's accurate, IOSCO-assured cobalt pricing to enable contract settlement, indexation and risk management.
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Why do companies rely on our independent cobalt prices?
We provide trusted visibility into one of the world’s most volatile and opaque markets.
Directly engaging with the global supply chain, our prices reflect real market activity and are used by automakers, battery producers, investors, and governments worldwide to make informed, confident decisions.
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Trust
Procurement teams, investors, and manufacturers rely on our cobalt pricing for key decisions and risk management.
Methodology
Our transparent assessment process ensures reliable and accurate cobalt prices for contract negotiations.
Coverage
Benchmark’s network and research provide comprehensive data across all major cobalt markets and grades.
Independently Assured
Benchmark’s cobalt pricing follows best practice IOSCO standards and undergoes rigorous independent review for integrity and accuracy.
Which cobalt price grades are included?
Benchmark Cobalt Price Assessments span a full suite of industry-standard grades. Coverage includes intermediate and refined products, capturing contract-relevant benchmarks and transaction data across major regions. The service provides clarity on premiums, discounts, and evolving grade differentiation.
Cobalt Sulphate
Cobalt Hydroxide
Cobalt Oxide
Cobalt Metal
Cobalt Metal
Cobalt Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate
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Contact UsWhat is Benchmark’s Cobalt Price Assessment and how is it calculated?
What is Benchmark’s Cobalt Price Assessment and how is it calculated?
Benchmark’s Cobalt Prices includes a regular Price Assessment which delivers independent, transparent pricing for the cobalt market, using confirmed transaction data collected first-hand directly from industry engagement for accuracy.
Why is accurate cobalt pricing important for my business?
Why is accurate cobalt pricing important for my business?
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How often are Benchmark’s Cobalt Prices updated?
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