The DRC continues to dominate global cobalt supply, accounting for around 75% of total production in 2024. This leading position is underpinned by the country’s vast cobalt resources and long-standing strategic partnerships with Chinese mining companies, which have enabled large-scale mine development and sustained output growth.
Cobalt production in the DRC is projected to continue rising in 2026, with a 4.4% annual growth rate, supported by higher-grade feed from Mutanda and the ramp-up of the Musonoi underground project. Despite short-term market headwinds, these operational developments are expected to sustain positive production momentum.
Report Scope
- The report contains an overview of the DRC's cobalt mining industry including key demand driving factors affecting the DRC cobalt mining industry. It provides detailed information on reserves, reserves by country, production,production by company, major operating mines, competitive landscape, major exploration and development projects.
Reasons to Buy
- To gain an understanding of the DRC cobalt mining industry, relevant driving factors
- To understand historical and forecast trend on DRC's cobalt production
- To identify key players in the DRC's cobalt mining industry
- To identify major active, exploration and development projects by state
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Reserves
- Production
- Prices
- Major active mines
- Major development projects
- Major exploration projects
- Competitive landscape
- Demand
- Taxes and royalties
- Appendix
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- CMOC Group
- Glencore
- Jinchuan Group International Resources

