SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 27, 2026Interesting Engineering

First US commercial-scale solar-powered cobalt plant targets 70% water recycling

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Arizona's first commercial-scale cobalt plant secured water supply confirmation in Yuma County. The $450M facility, recycling 70% of process water, breaks ground in early 2027, targets operations by 2029, and could create 6,200 jobs.

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