Cobalt can be used in batteries or magnets , so it's gone from being a contaminant , to being useful . Market doesn't seem to like the ann re STA's $1mil payment . Perhaps GBG didn't realize they'd be up for that pay out ?
http://www.mceproducts.com/Knowledge_Base/Articles/Neodymium_vs_Samarium.htm
http://www.indmin.com/Article/3586106/The-role-of-cobalt-in-battery-supply.html