In 2025, the total mine production volume of cobalt worldwide stood at an estimated ** 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 ** metric tons in 2025.
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US Geological Survey. (February 5, 2026). Mine production of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/339759/global-cobalt-mine-production/
US Geological Survey. "Mine production of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in metric tons)." Chart. February 5, 2026. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/339759/global-cobalt-mine-production/
US Geological Survey. (2026). Mine production of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in metric tons). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/339759/global-cobalt-mine-production/
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Mine production of cobalt worldwide from 2010 to 2025 (in metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, February 5, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/339759/global-cobalt-mine-production/
