Probably not the best comparison, CLQ will produce way more...

Probably not the best comparison, CLQ will produce way more Nickel than Cobalt, plus they have one of the worlds largest scandium deposits which they will be mining as well (worth up to 10x as much as gold) plus they have another aspect to their business entirely on with water technology.

That being said COB will have an OPEX and CAPEX that is quite a lot cheaper than CLQ as they are laterite vs COBs sulfide and COB focusing on one product.
COB will still go up a lot more than current levels if they get to production, which im pretty sure they will, however will be a lot of ups and downs on the way, they don't even decide for more than a year right? Whether it is more successful than CLQ really rides on how big CLQ's water and scandium deals get IMO.
But those that bought a bunch of COB under 25 cents and holding long very well may be able to retire in 3-4 years time IMO if cobalt keeps at this price range or above.

I looked at buying at 26 cents but had not done research, few days later it went boom and the rest is history, i did get a small bit at 45 cents but sold for a good profit as i thought it would have to retrace, and was looking at buying again on recent dip but did not free up funds in time, anyway good luck to all holders and happy for long holders success, i think COB is a winner long term.