| Rank | Country | World Mine Production, By Country (Metric tons, cobalt content) |
|---|
| 1 | Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The | 35,500 |  |
| 2 | Russian Federation | 6,100 | |
| 3 | China | 6,000 | |
| 4 | Zambia | 5,000 | |
| 5 | Australia | 4,630 | |
| 6 | Canada | 4,072 | |
| 7 | Cuba | 3,500 | |
| 8 | Morocco | 1,600 | |
| 9 | Philippines | 1,500 | |
| 10 | Brazil | 1,200 | |
| 11 | Indonesia | 1,200 | |
| 12 | New Caledonia | 1,000 | |
| 13 | South Africa | 610 | |
| 14 | Botswana | 335 | |
| 15 | Zimbabwe | 74 | |
| 16 | Finland | 27 | |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2009
