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