Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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| Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
| 2010 | 165 | Metric tons, cobalt content | NA |
| 2011 | 500 | Metric tons, cobalt content | 203.03% |
| 2012 | 630 | Metric tons, cobalt content | 26.00% |