Worley contracted for Missouri cobalt refinery

• Worley secured an engineering services agreement from United States Strategic Metals to support a multimetallic processing hub in Missouri.
• The company's shares traded at $10.67 following recent operational updates.
• The engagement aims to advance critical mineral supply chains within the United States through specialised refining infrastructure.

Worley (ASX:WOR) has been awarded an engineering services contract by United States Strategic Metals to support a multi-metallic processing hub in Missouri, United States, including a cobalt refinery and black mass recycling process line.

The agreement comes as the engineering firm continues to expand its involvement in critical mineral and energy transition infrastructure across global markets.

"The cobalt refinery project supports the development of critical mineral supply chains in the United States," said Worley CEO Chris Ashton.

Under the arrangement, Worley will provide engineering services and procurement support within an integrated project management team to oversee construction.

Following the announcement, the Worley share price was unchanged at $10.67.

The company provides professional project delivery and consulting services to the global energy, chemicals, and resources sectors.