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IEA. (June 11, 2025). Cobalt supply from mining in 2024, with a forecast for 2030 and 2040, by region (in kilotons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 17, 2026, from /statistics/1487749/global-cobalt-supply-from-mining/
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