South Africa - Cobalt Mine Production

Since 2014, South Africa Cobalt Mine Production fell by 1.1% year on year. With 2,845 Metric Tons in 2019, the country was ranked number 10 comparing other countries in Cobalt Mine Production. South Africa is overtaken by China, which was number 9 at 3,280 Metric Tons and is followed by Papua New Guinea with 2,710 Metric Tons. Democratic Republic of the Congo topped the ranking with 72,629 Metric Tons in 2019, an increase of 3.4% versus 2018. Australia, Russia and Cuba respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Vietnam recorded the best 5 years average growth at +75% per year, while Brazil recorded the worst performance at -22.6% per year.

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Date Metric Tons
2019 2,845.00
2018 2,751.00
2017 2,654.00
2016 2,300.00
2015 2,900.00
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How does South Africa rank in Cobalt Mine Production?

# 20 Countries Metric Tons Last YoY 5‑years CAGR
1 #1
Democratic Republic of the Congo
72,629.00 2019 +3.4 % +3.2 % View data
2 #2
Australia
5,882.00 2019 +1.0 % -0.3 % View data
9 #9
China
3,280.00 2019 +2.1 % +3.2 % View data
10 #10
South Africa
2,845.00 2019 +3.4 % -1.1 % View data
11 #11
Papua New Guinea
2,710.00 2019 +5.5 % +4.9 % View data
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