Cobalt in the global economy: a strategic and scarce mineral resource: Cobalt in the global economy: a strategic and scarce mineral resource

Abstract

This article presents information on cobalt resources, mining, production, and the
global market. It also provides analytical data on the chemical element cobalt and its applications. It
also provides information on the world's largest mines in the top ten cobalt-producing countries.
Forecasts for cobalt production and processing for the coming years, through 2030, are presented.