The Democratic Republic of Congo accounts for 74% of the world's cobalt output.
Cobalt, an essential component for certain types of EV batteries, has seen a significant shift in its global production landscape.
Despite being the world's biggest carbon polluter, China is also the largest producer of most of the world's critical minerals for the green revolution.
Where are the world's largest copper mines, and just how large are they? Here are the 20 largest copper mines by capacity.
