According to GlobalData, there are more than 91 cobalt mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure, across more than 150 countries and more than 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
The following are the ten largest cobalt mines by production across the world in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. Kisanfu Mine
The Kisanfu Mine is a surface mine situated in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by CMOC Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 25.5 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. The mine will operate until 2032. Buy the profile here.
2. Metalkol RTR Project
Located in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Metalkol RTR Project is owned by Eurasian Resources Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 22.61 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
3. Tenke Fungurume Mine
The Tenke Fungurume Mine is a surface mine located in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by CMOC Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 22.5 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. The mine will operate until 2055. Buy the profile here.
4. KOV Mine
Owned by Glencore Plc, the KOV Mine is a surface mine situated in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The brownfield mine produced an estimated 17.74 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Mashamba East Mine
The Mashamba East Mine is a surface mine situated in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by Glencore Plc, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 13.87 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
6. Deziwa Project
The Deziwa Project is a surface mine situated in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by China Nonferrous Metal Mining (Group), the greenfield mine produced an estimated 7.24 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. The mine will operate until 2030. Buy the profile here.
7. Etoile Mine
Located in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Etoile Mine is owned by Shalina Resources. The surface mine produced an estimated 6.38 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
8. Mutanda Mine
The Mutanda Mine is a surface mine located in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by Glencore Plc, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 5.78 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. The mine will operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
9. PT Halmahera Persada Lygend Project
Owned by Ningbo Lygend Mining, the PT Halmahera Persada Lygend Project is mine situated in North Maluku, Indonesia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 4.75 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
10. Pumpi Cobalt and Copper Project
The Pumpi Cobalt and Copper Project is a surface mine situated in Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Owned by Wanbao Mining, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 4 thousand tonnes of cobalt in 2023. Buy the profile here.
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