A Chinese firm ” Nanjing Hanrui Cobalt ” to start cobalt production in Kolwezi by December 2020 | DRC
The Chinese company Nanjing Hanrui Cobalt plans to start its cobalt production line in the Democratic Republic of the Congo between the end of November and December 2020, its general manager Liang Jie said on Wednesday, reports Mining News Pro.
With a production capacity of 5,000 tons / year in Kolwezi, ” Nanjing Hanrui Cobalt ” which was due to be commissioned earlier in the year, has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Liang on the sidelines of the China international nickel and cobalt conference in Nanjing. The company was still discussing sales contracts with foreign traders and domestic users, Liang said. He did not say when the project would reach full production, but said “the sooner the better,” the same source said.
Nanjing Hanrui Cobalt Co. is mainly engaged in the research and development, manufacture and sale of metallic cobalt powder and other cobalt products. The main products of the Company include cobalt powder, electrolytic copper, cobalt concentrate and cobalt salt, among others. The Company distributes its products in the domestic market and abroad.