US Considers Increasing Cobalt In Defense Stockpiles

Excavators and drillers at work in an open pit at Tenke Fungurume, a copper and cobalt mine northwest of Lubumbashi in Congo's copper-producing south

According to exclusive sources, the United States is exploring the possibility of increasing the amount of cobalt in its defense stockpiles. Cobalt is a critical mineral that is used in various defense applications, including aerospace technologies and military equipment.

The decision to potentially boost cobalt reserves in defense stockpiles comes amidst growing concerns about the global supply chain of critical minerals. Cobalt is primarily sourced from countries with unstable political climates, leading to supply chain vulnerabilities.