Umicore has been granted a patent for a process that recovers metals, particularly cobalt, from metal-bearing materials containing specific concentrations of cobalt, nickel, and magnesium. The method involves smelting in a bath furnace with selected slag formers to produce a high-purity cobalt alloy and a magnesium-rich slag. GlobalData's report on Umicore gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.