Rank | Country | World Mine Production, By Country (Metric tons, cobalt content) |
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1 | Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The | 51,000 | ![51000](/img/g.gif) |
2 | China | 7,000 | ![7000](/img/g.gif) |
3 | Canada | 6,625 | ![6625](/img/g.gif) |
4 | Russian Federation | 6,300 | ![6300](/img/g.gif) |
5 | Australia | 5,882 | ![5882](/img/g.gif) |
6 | Cuba | 4,900 | ![4900](/img/g.gif) |
7 | Zambia | 4,200 | ![4200](/img/g.gif) |
8 | Brazil | 3,900 | ![3900](/img/g.gif) |
9 | New Caledonia | 2,620 | ![2620](/img/g.gif) |
10 | Philippines | 2,600 | ![2600](/img/g.gif) |
11 | South Africa | 2,500 | ![2500](/img/g.gif) |
12 | Morocco | 1,800 | ![1800](/img/g.gif) |
13 | Indonesia | 1,700 | ![1700](/img/g.gif) |
14 | Finland | 635 | ![635](/img/g.gif) |
15 | Madagascar | 630 | ![630](/img/g.gif) |
16 | Papua New Guinea | 469 | ![469](/img/g.gif) |
17 | Botswana | 195 | ![195](/img/g.gif) |
18 | Zimbabwe | 88 | ![88](/img/g.gif) |
Source: United States Geological Survey (USGS) Minerals Resources Program
Note: Check source table for details and footnotes
Year of Estimate: 2012