Global Cobalt Mining to 2030 (2024 Update)

Global Cobalt Mining to 2030 (2024 Update)

Summary

GlobalData's Global Cobalt Mining to 2030 provides a comprehensive coverage on the global cobalt industry. It provides historical and forecast data on cobalt production by country, production by company, reserves by country and world cobalt prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the global cobalt industry. It further profiles major cobalt producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects by region.

Cobalt production has seen significant growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand and substantial investments from both government and private sectors. As a result, the number of cobalt-producing countries has doubled from seven in 2000 to 16 in 2024.

Global cobalt production surpassed the 200kt mark for the first time in 2023 and is expected to cross the 300kt mark in 2024 - posting a substantial 30.7% growth. The DRC remains the dominant player in the global cobalt market and estimated to account for over 80% of the global output in 2024. This will be followed by Indonesia accounting for 6.7%. Over the forecast period, the global cobalt production is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% to reach 410.9kt in 2030.

Scope

• The report contains an overview of the global cobalt mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the global cobalt mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production, production by country, production by company, major operating mines, competitive landscape, major exploration and development projects.

Reasons to Buy

• To gain an understanding of the global cobalt mining industry, relevant driving factors
• To understand historical and forecast trend on global cobalt production
• To identify key players in the global cobalt mining industry
• To identify major active, exploration and development projects by region