Global cobalt mine production 2010-2024

Published by
Madhumitha Jaganmohan,
Feb 27, 2025

In 2024, the total mine production volume of cobalt worldwide stood at an estimated 290,000 metric tons. This represented the largest production figure reported during the period in consideration. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is by far the world's leading cobalt producer, with an output of 220,000 metric tons in 2024.

Mine production of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2024 (in metric tons)

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February 2025

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2010 to 2024

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