| Rank | Country | World Mine Production, By Country (Metric tons, cobalt content) |
|---|
| 1 | Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The | 22,000 |  |
| 2 | Zambia | 9,300 | |
| 3 | Australia | 6,000 | |
| 4 | Canada | 5,533 | |
| 5 | Russian Federation | 5,000 | |
| 6 | Cuba | 3,600 | |
| 7 | Morocco | 1,600 | |
| 8 | China | 1,300 | |
| 9 | Brazil | 1,200 | |
| 10 | New Caledonia | 1,200 | |
| 11 | South Africa | 400 | |
| 12 | Kazakhstan | 300 | |
| 13 | Zimbabwe | 250 | |
| 14 | Botswana | 200 | |
Year of Estimate: 2005
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
