The total reserves of cobalt across the globe amounted to an estimated 12 million metric tons in 2025. Although cobalt is not especially rare, ranking 32nd in global abundance among metals, it has become an increasingly important commodity due to its use in batteries, as well as in alloys, chemicals and ceramics, cemented carbides, and more.  
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US Geological Survey. (February 5, 2026). Reserves of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in million metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/1058647/global-cobalt-reserves/
US Geological Survey. "Reserves of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in million metric tons)." Chart. February 5, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 15, 2026. /statistics/1058647/global-cobalt-reserves/
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Reserves of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in million metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, February 5, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1058647/global-cobalt-reserves/
