Yuma-Wellton Cobalt Project
Independent Information & Community Resource
This independent website provides organized access to official documents, agency correspondence, permit information, meeting updates, and community questions related to the proposed EVelution Energy cobalt processing facility near Wellton and Yuma, Arizona.
About the Project
The proposed EVelution Cobalt facility is intended to become the first cobalt processing facility of its kind in the United States, supporting domestic battery-material production, critical-mineral supply chains, and national-security objectives. The project is planned for the Wellton/Yuma area of Arizona.
Purpose
We are Yuma County residents following and researching the proposed EVelution cobalt processing facility and related industrial developments.
We support responsible domestic production of critical materials and recognize the importance of strengthening U.S. supply chains.
At the same time, we believe it is important to understand how large-scale industrial projects may affect:
- water resources,
- infrastructure,
- emergency services,
- environmental systems,
- and long-term community well-being.
Our interest extends beyond a single facility. We are also examining broader regional trends, including:
- data centers,
- semiconductor manufacturing,
- battery-material production,
- mineral processing,
- and other resource-intensive industries that are increasingly locating in the Southwest.
As part of this effort, we are tracking public meetings, government documents, permitting activities, community questions, agency responses, and other project updates related to the proposed EVelution facility.
Project Updates & Events
Upcoming Public Information Meeting
November 5, 2026 – Public Information Meeting Confirmed
A public information meeting regarding the proposed EVelution Energy cobalt sulfate processing facility has been announced by Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons.
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According to Darren Simmons, the meeting is scheduled for:
Date: November 5, 2026
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: FSBC, Wellton, Arizona
According to his public statement, representatives are expected to include:
- EVelution Energy
- Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District (WMIDD)
- Arizona Department of Water Resources (requested)
- Arizona Game and Fish Department (requested)
Additional announcements and meeting details are expected as the date approaches.
Why this meeting matters
This meeting provides an opportunity for residents, farmers, businesses, and other stakeholders to hear directly from the organizations involved and to ask questions about the proposed project.
Topics the community has identified include:
- Groundwater use and long-term water supply
- Water recycling and wastewater management
- Aquifer protection and contamination prevention
- Transportation and truck traffic
- Emergency preparedness and spill response
- Environmental impacts and wildlife
- Long-term community benefits and accountability
As additional information becomes available, this page will be updated with meeting details, supporting documents, and public resources.
Source
Public Facebook post by Wellton Communications and follow-up public comment by Yuma County Supervisor Darren Simmons confirming the November 5, 2026 meeting and the expected participants.
June 1, 2026 – Community Request for a Public Information Meeting
Outcome
A Yuma County public meeting was held on June 1, 2026.
June 1, 2026 – Yuma County Board of Supervisors Meeting / https://play.champds.com/yumacoaz/event/611/s/58
(starting at 4.50 min)
- During the public comment period, community members requested a dedicated public informational meeting regarding the proposed EVelution cobalt processing facility.
- The request also included a remote participation option to allow interested members of the public to attend, listen, ask questions, and provide comments.
- The questions raised by the community formed the basis for the topics expected to be discussed at the November 5, 2026 public information meeting.
Result:
Following this request, a public informational meeting has been announced for November 5, 2026, where representatives from EVelution Energy, the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District, and other agencies are expected to participate.
Disclaimer
This website is an independent public information resource created to organize publicly available documents, correspondence, meeting information, and project-related materials concerning the proposed EVelution cobalt processing facility.
The goal is to provide community members with easy access to documents, project records, meeting information, public questions, official responses, and project updates in one location, while encouraging informed discussion about the opportunities, challenges, and long-term implications of modern industrial development.
This website does not represent EVelution Energy, Yuma County, any government agency, political organization, or advocacy group. Visitors are encouraged to review original source documents whenever possible.
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