In this episode of Trending Commodity Picks, we study the intriguing dynamics of the cobalt market, focusing on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s bold move to ban cobalt exports and its impact on global prices.

Discover how Indonesia and China are maintaining their dominance in the nickel market and the ripple effects on cobalt production. Join Subramani Mancombu as he explores the geopolitical and economic implications of these developments.

Stay tuned for more insights and the upcoming season 2.

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Watch our previous episode here: Nickel prices surge: China’s influence and Indonesia’s path | Trending Commodity Picks | EP 39

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(Video host: Subramani Ra Mancombu; Production and edit: Renil S Varghese and Siddharth Mathew Cherian)

Published on April 8, 2025