BMW to source cobalt for EV batteries directly from mines in Australia, Morocco

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Glencore to supply cobalt to BMW from its mine in Australia for use in automaker’s next generation of EVs in 2020

German automaker BMW plans to buy cobalt directly from mines in Australia and Morocco to ensure the metal purchased for its electric vehicles (EV) is sourced responsibly, Reuters reported on 23 April citing Andreas Wendt, head of procurement at the German automaker

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