Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
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Year | Production | Unit of Measure | % Change |
2003 | 147000 | Metric tons | NA |
2004 | 104000 | Metric tons | -29.25% |
2005 | 122041 | Metric tons | 17.35% |
2006 | 100000 | Metric tons | -18.06% |
2007 | 80000 | Metric tons | -20.00% |
2008 | 50000 | Metric tons | -37.50% |
2009 | 4971 | Metric tons | -90.06% |
2010 | 2400 | Metric tons | -51.72% |