Reserves
Molybdenum Reserves by Country 2026
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Country | Molybdenum Reserves 2024 (t)↓ | |
|---|---|---|
 | China | 5.9M |
 | United States | 3.5M |
 | Peru | 1.9M |
 | Chile | 1.4M |
 | Russia | 1.1M |
 | Australia | 690K |
 | Armenia | 150K |
 | Mexico | 130K |
 | Argentina | 100K |
 | Canada | 64K |
 | Iran | 43K |
 | Uzbekistan | 21K |
 | Mongolia | 10K |
 | South Korea | 8K |
 | Kazakhstan | 7K |
| Total | 15M |
- Values are presented in tonnes, also known as metric tons. One tonne = 1,000 kg, or approximately 2,204.6 lbs.
- In addition to the countries listed, the rest of the world was estimated to possess 5,900 tonnes of molybdenum reserves in 2024.
- Total mineral reserves often increase from one year to the next, as new methods of detection are introduced and new reserves are discovered.
