COBCO announces the inauguration, this Wednesday in Jorf Lasfar, of a first 40,000-tonne manufacturing unit for lithium-ion battery materials.
"COBCO inaugurates this June 25, in Jorf Lasfar, Morocco, the first investment phase of its integrated industrial complex for Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cathode precursors (pCAM)," the company indicates in a press release, adding that this pioneering project marks a major step in building a battery ecosystem in Morocco.
These materials, developed from critical metals, notably nickel, cobalt, and manganese, are essential components of batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, reports the MAP.
Indeed, this industrial platform, located on more than 200 hectares, represents a strategic milestone for the development of the Moroccan clean technology industry.
This key step marks both the launch of a pioneering project outside of Asia and also catalyzes the rise of a Moroccan ecosystem dedicated to the strategic electric battery industry intended for the MENA, Europe, and United States markets.
The total investment mobilized in the long term will amount to several billion dirhams, spread over three complementary industrial projects, with a capacity equivalent to 70 GWh/year, enough to equip nearly one million electric vehicles per year.
The COBCO industrial production complex will include 120,000 tonnes per year of NMC precursor production capacity and 60,000 tonnes per year of LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) cathode production capacity, the deployment of which will be planned as soon as a regional LFP battery ecosystem emerges.
It also involves critical metal refining and black mass recycling units, with a processing capacity of more than 60,000 tonnes per year, allowing for maximized local integration and material circularity.
COBCO is part of an international context of value chain improvement, marked by evolving regulatory requirements (including the European carbon tax) and the search for competitive, decarbonized production solutions close to markets.
From its launch, COBCO positions itself as a credible and competitive player, capitalizing on the respective strengths of both partners, AL MADA and CNGR Advanced Materials, as well as Morocco's assets, namely an attractive industrial environment, low-cost green energy, proximity to Europe and the United States, world-class mineral deposits (phosphate, cobalt, copper, and manganese), and an extensive network of free trade agreements.
The COBCO board of directors praised the construction and operational ramp-up of the plant, which was brought to life in less than a year since the start of construction, marking a major industrial milestone.
COBCO thus proves that the Moroccan environment allows for the hosting and development in record time of a cutting-edge technological sector, competitive on a global scale and fully integrated locally.
In an industry driven by innovation, COBCO supports the progress of its clients through cutting-edge technical solutions that generate real levers for differentiation.
Its constant demand for operational and industrial excellence strengthens their competitiveness, while placing the sustainability of ecosystems at the heart of its strategy.
Through its strategic positioning, COBCO strengthens Morocco's industrial sovereignty and participates in the consolidation of its automotive ecosystem in the face of the electric transition.
More than 5,000 jobs will be mobilized during the construction phase and, in the long term, 1,800 qualified direct jobs and 1,800 indirect jobs will be created, the press release states.
At the same time, the project gives a central place to training, skills transfer, and the emergence of national expertise in battery trades, in connection with Moroccan universities and technological partners.
Designed from the outset as a low-carbon footprint site, COBCO is deploying an ambitious environmental strategy: responsible processes, progressive use of Moroccan green energy (80% in 2025, 100% at the end of 2026), desalinated water, industrial recycling, and projects for certification to international ISO standards (14064, 14044, 50001).
The ESG trajectory will also include participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project and alignment with SBTi objectives.
With this first strategic industrial base, Morocco affirms its ambition to become a central player in global green technology value chains.
COBCO embodies this vision: a next-generation industry that is competitive, integrated, sustainable, and resolutely focused on the needs of future markets.
COBCO is a company under Moroccan law, the result of a strategic partnership between AL MADA, a Moroccan investment fund with a pan-African vocation, and CNGR Advanced Materials, a world leader in battery materials.
"COBCO inaugurates this June 25, in Jorf Lasfar, Morocco, the first investment phase of its integrated industrial complex for Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cathode precursors (pCAM)," the company indicates in a press release, adding that this pioneering project marks a major step in building a battery ecosystem in Morocco.
These materials, developed from critical metals, notably nickel, cobalt, and manganese, are essential components of batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, reports the MAP.
Indeed, this industrial platform, located on more than 200 hectares, represents a strategic milestone for the development of the Moroccan clean technology industry.
This key step marks both the launch of a pioneering project outside of Asia and also catalyzes the rise of a Moroccan ecosystem dedicated to the strategic electric battery industry intended for the MENA, Europe, and United States markets.
The total investment mobilized in the long term will amount to several billion dirhams, spread over three complementary industrial projects, with a capacity equivalent to 70 GWh/year, enough to equip nearly one million electric vehicles per year.
The COBCO industrial production complex will include 120,000 tonnes per year of NMC precursor production capacity and 60,000 tonnes per year of LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) cathode production capacity, the deployment of which will be planned as soon as a regional LFP battery ecosystem emerges.
It also involves critical metal refining and black mass recycling units, with a processing capacity of more than 60,000 tonnes per year, allowing for maximized local integration and material circularity.
COBCO is part of an international context of value chain improvement, marked by evolving regulatory requirements (including the European carbon tax) and the search for competitive, decarbonized production solutions close to markets.
From its launch, COBCO positions itself as a credible and competitive player, capitalizing on the respective strengths of both partners, AL MADA and CNGR Advanced Materials, as well as Morocco's assets, namely an attractive industrial environment, low-cost green energy, proximity to Europe and the United States, world-class mineral deposits (phosphate, cobalt, copper, and manganese), and an extensive network of free trade agreements.
The COBCO board of directors praised the construction and operational ramp-up of the plant, which was brought to life in less than a year since the start of construction, marking a major industrial milestone.
COBCO thus proves that the Moroccan environment allows for the hosting and development in record time of a cutting-edge technological sector, competitive on a global scale and fully integrated locally.
In an industry driven by innovation, COBCO supports the progress of its clients through cutting-edge technical solutions that generate real levers for differentiation.
Its constant demand for operational and industrial excellence strengthens their competitiveness, while placing the sustainability of ecosystems at the heart of its strategy.
Through its strategic positioning, COBCO strengthens Morocco's industrial sovereignty and participates in the consolidation of its automotive ecosystem in the face of the electric transition.
More than 5,000 jobs will be mobilized during the construction phase and, in the long term, 1,800 qualified direct jobs and 1,800 indirect jobs will be created, the press release states.
At the same time, the project gives a central place to training, skills transfer, and the emergence of national expertise in battery trades, in connection with Moroccan universities and technological partners.
Designed from the outset as a low-carbon footprint site, COBCO is deploying an ambitious environmental strategy: responsible processes, progressive use of Moroccan green energy (80% in 2025, 100% at the end of 2026), desalinated water, industrial recycling, and projects for certification to international ISO standards (14064, 14044, 50001).
The ESG trajectory will also include participation in the Carbon Disclosure Project and alignment with SBTi objectives.
With this first strategic industrial base, Morocco affirms its ambition to become a central player in global green technology value chains.
COBCO embodies this vision: a next-generation industry that is competitive, integrated, sustainable, and resolutely focused on the needs of future markets.
COBCO is a company under Moroccan law, the result of a strategic partnership between AL MADA, a Moroccan investment fund with a pan-African vocation, and CNGR Advanced Materials, a world leader in battery materials.