Electra Battery Materials Updates on North America's First Cobalt Sulfate Refinery Construction Progress
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 08 2026
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Electra Battery Materials provides an update on construction progress at North America's first cobalt sulfate refinery. "Momentum continues to build across the project," said Paolo Toscano, VP Projects and Engineering. "Strong planning and close collaboration with our partners are translating into tangible progress on the ground. We are excited by how the project is coming together and remain fully focused on delivering this important facility efficiently and safely." Construction crews recently completed the installation of exterior pipe racks which will connect the leach plant, solvent extraction building, and crystallizer. Current site work is centered on civil, structural, concrete and tankage installation, with a continued focus on maintaining a strong safety culture. With both construction financing and permits in place, as well as the majority of long-lead equipment secured and core infrastructure already established, current efforts are centered on sequencing work and preparing for the integration and installation of the refinery's mechanical systems as the project advances toward its targeted 2027 commissioning.
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Analyst Views on ELBM
Wall Street analysts forecast ELBM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ELBM is 2.10 USD with a low forecast of 2.10 USD and a high forecast of 2.10 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About ELBM
Electra Battery Materials Corporation is a Canada-based critical minerals processing company. The Company is engaged in the business of critical minerals supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The Company is in the business of producing battery materials, including refining material from mining operations and from the recycling of battery scrap and end of life batteries. Its segment includes Refinery, Exploration and Evaluation assets, and Corporate and Other. The Company’s primary asset is the wholly owned Refinery located in Ontario, Canada. The Company also owns the Idaho properties within the Idaho cobalt belt in the United States. The Idaho properties include the Iron Creek cobalt-copper project and other minerals projects. The properties cover approximately 3,260 hectares with both patented and unpatented claims, as well as 600 meters of underground drifting. The Company also holds royalty interests over several silver and cobalt properties in Ontario known as the Cobalt Camp.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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