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Chilean Cobalt expands NeoRe and orders MEP-1 equipment

Chilean Cobalt completed drilling at MEP-1, ordered long-lead equipment and expanded NeoRe by about 30,800 ha to roughly 67,400 ha.

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what happened

TradingView, citing material distributed by ACCESS Newswire, reports that Chilean Cobalt Corp. completed drilling at the proposed MEP-1 site within its NeoRe project and placed orders for principal long-lead equipment. The company also increased the project area by approximately 30,800 ha, bringing the total to about 67,400 ha.

The first MREC output is targeted for early 2027, although the schedule remains subject to permits and other factors. Chilean Cobalt has also produced 12 MREC batches from approximately 650 kg of clay. The material is intended to support technology validation and discussions on potential offtake arrangements with U.S. partners.

why it matters

The update signals movement from exploration toward procurement and construction readiness. Further progress will depend on permits, financing terms, offtake agreements and detailed economic or reserve information.

instruments

COBACobalt

sources

  1. Chilean Cobalt Corp. (COBA) Orders Long-Lead Gear, Expands NeoRe by 30,800 ha — TradingView, 12 October 2026 at 13:00 UTC

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