Ann: COB to progress Cobalt Nickel Refinery Project in 2024, page-4

COB is engaging with a potential partner for the Cobalt-Nickel Refinery, that:
a is a leading Japanese multinational specialising in the production and trading of commodities;
a has a global presence with subsidiaries and affiliates in several countries, with established partnerships and collaborations
with companies worldwide, to further advance its expertise in technologies and explore new markets;
a has a large trading arm seeking to supply its Japanese partners in major global Electric Vehicle markets, including the
United States; and
a owns a suitable property in the Kwinana district that would support the operation of the Cobalt-Nickel Refinery.