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This review aims to explore sustainable extraction methods for nickel and cobalt from laterite ores, emphasizing their importance for the battery industry.

February 23, 2026Journal of Sustainable MetallurgyOpen Access

A Review of Nickel and Cobalt from Laterite Ores: Toward Sustainable Extraction Pathways for the Battery Industry

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DMDeus Albert MsumangeRMIT University DJDeshetti JampaiahMIT University JTJames TardioRMIT University

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Review highlights innovative strategies for sustainable metal recovery from laterite ores in electric vehicles, suggesting improvements in efficiency and environmental impact.

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This review aims to explore sustainable extraction methods for nickel and cobalt from laterite ores, emphasizing their importance for the battery industry.
Evaluated various extraction methods including hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes
Analyzed technical, environmental, and economic challenges associated with laterite ore processing
Focused on innovative strategies to enhance resource efficiency and reduce carbon intensity
Identified the growing importance of nickel and cobalt amid shifts from sulfide deposits
Highlighted the need for sustainability in extraction processes
Presented strategies for waste minimization and improving the supply chain efficiency

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Msumange et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba0a772792ae9fd870bae https://doi.org/10.1007/s40831-026-01439-6

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Review highlights innovative strategies for sustainable metal recovery from laterite ores in electric vehicles, suggesting improvements in efficiency and environmental impact.

A Review of Nickel and Cobalt from Laterite Ores: Toward Sustainable Extraction Pathways for the Battery Industry

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