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Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB: COBA) generates news primarily around its role as a critical minerals exploration and development company focused on cobalt, copper, and rare earth elements in Chile. Company press releases and SEC filings highlight developments at the La Cobaltera cobalt-copper project and related concessions in the San Juan District of northern Chile, as well as a binding earn-in and option agreement for an ionic adsorption clay-style rare earth project near Concepción in southern Chile.
Investors following COBA news can expect updates on exploration programs, project acquisitions, financing, and strategic partnerships. Recent announcements include the acquisition of additional exploitation-level mining concessions in the San Juan district, bringing total concessions to 6,377 hectares, and the El Cofre copper-cobalt-gold project. The company has also reported an offtake arrangement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc, granting Glencore an exclusive right of first and last refusal over cobalt- and copper-containing products from La Cobaltera and El Cofre for the life of mine.
News flow also covers capital raises and institutional support, such as a brokered private placement with a Glencore subsidiary and Madesal SpA, and a non-binding Letter of Interest from the Export-Import Bank of the United States for potential project debt financing. Operationally focused updates include the launch of an AI- and machine learning–driven exploration pilot at La Cobaltera and the restart of field activities, as well as appointments of experienced geoscientists, technical advisors, and board members.
By monitoring Chilean Cobalt news, readers can track how the company advances its cobalt-copper and rare earth portfolios, structures offtake and financing arrangements, and develops its ESG and sustainability framework across its Chilean projects.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) appointed Paul Smith to its Advisory Board on March 10, 2026.
Paul brings 15 years of resource-sector leadership, having led in excess of USD $100 billion of capital raisings and M&A and most recently oversaw a $1.1 billion sale while chairing Solgold.
He will advise on development, financing and commercial strategy for La Cobaltera, El Cofre and the NeoRe Rare Earth earn-in program.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) updated progress at the NeoRe Rare Earth Project in southern Chile, reporting expanded on‑site work, district land consolidation and an accelerated development program.
Key facts: ~192 metres drilled year‑to‑date, surface samples to 1,060 ppm TREE, seven new concessions adding ~2,100 hectares, >100 analytical samples, CORFO award, and plan to complete Tranche 1 by July 2026.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) commenced the Tranche 1 earn-in work program at the NeoRe rare earth project in southern Chile on February 11, 2026. Activities include initial drilling (first 60m), geological modelling, expanded land position (~5,750 hectares), and funding transfers to NeoRe. NeoRe received ~$4 million from Corfo to support pilot extraction and processing development.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) signed a binding earn-in and option agreement with NeoRe to advance a 4,250-hectare ionic adsorption clay rare earth project in southern Chile. The phased deal lets Chilean Cobalt fund exploration, metallurgical work, a mineral resource estimate and a scoping-level technical, economic and ESG assessment to de-risk the asset.
Upon meeting milestones, Chilean Cobalt may acquire 100% of NeoRe in exchange for 6,000,000 common shares. Targeted near-term commissioning and scale-up are noted as a 12–24 month objective, subject to technical, regulatory and market conditions. Partnering and offtake discussions are underway.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) closed a brokered private placement with Glencore and Madesal, raising USD $3,000,000 by issuing 6,000,000 common shares at $0.50 per share on December 3, 2025. DA Davidson acted as lead agent and bookrunner.
Net proceeds will fund exploration fieldwork at La Cobaltera and El Cofre, pursue district consolidation opportunities, advance ESG diligence and continuous improvement, and support general corporate and working capital needs. Management described Glencore and Madesal as strategic investors expected to add market expertise and local capability.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) entered an offtake arrangement with a Glencore subsidiary on November 13, 2025 granting Glencore an irrevocable, exclusive right to purchase up to 100% of cobalt and/or copper products and other materials produced from the La Cobaltera and El Cofre projects for the life of mine. The parties anticipate the majority of intermediate cobalt and copper product streams sold to Glencore will be shipped to the United States for processing and refining.
Glencore is expected to provide strategic support for La Cobaltera Phase 1 and collaborate on initiatives to develop US-based processing and refining capabilities, which Chilean Cobalt says may help satisfy a condition precedent for pursuing strategic project financing.
Chilean Cobalt (OTCQB:COBA) entered a non-binding Letter of Intent on November 12, 2025 to seek an exclusive option to acquire up to 100% of NeoRe's ionic adsorption clay rare earth project in southern Chile.
The Project covers approximately 4,250 hectares near Concepción and has historical soil sampling, analytical programs and pilot-scale downstream testing that produced a rare earth oxide concentrate. Chilean Cobalt will carry out an exclusive due diligence period and a phased exploration program to define resources, evaluate economics, and pursue US downstream processing and offtake discussions. A final definitive agreement would include customary conditions precedent, termination rights and a jointly developed sustainability strategy.
Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB:COBA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 3,742 hectares of exploitation claims in the San Juan district from Cobalt Chile SpA, a subsidiary of Fuerte Metals. The acquisition includes the El Cofre copper-cobalt-gold project and additional properties in the La Cobaltera area, expanding COBA's total mining concessions to 6,377 hectares.
The transaction terms include the issuance of 4.5 million common shares of Chilean Cobalt and reimbursement of 2025/26 annual patent payments. The acquired properties feature historic mine sites with cobalt and copper-bearing veins ranging from 0.5 to 20 meters in width. The El Cofre project, situated along a 25 km strike of the Atacama Fault Zone, includes three drill-ready targets identified through previous exploration work.
Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB:COBA) has received its first Digbee ESG rating of BB for both corporate and project performance, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices. The rating, awarded by independent sustainability experts, indicates meaningful integration of ESG principles into the company's strategy and operations.
The assessment evaluated various factors including biodiversity, water stewardship, community engagement, and governance at the company's La Cobaltera project. Key highlights include brownfield redevelopment initiatives, infrastructure optimization, and the exploration of innovative technologies like bioleaching and AI-assisted exploration to reduce environmental impact.
The company views this rating as a baseline for future improvements and has committed to conducting an IRMA self-assessment to further strengthen its ESG capabilities.
Chilean Cobalt Corp. (OTCQB:COBA) has appointed Ash Lazenby to its Board of Directors. Lazenby brings significant expertise as a critical minerals trader and battery supply chain investor, having spent eight years at Glencore in key roles including senior critical minerals trader.
During his tenure at Glencore, Lazenby managed the North American cobalt business, expanded the lithium portfolio, and established crucial trading partnerships with Tesla and General Motors. His background includes experience as a natural resources sector analyst and investment banker, complemented by a Master of Physics from Oxford University.