Where does the world supply of molybdenum come from?

Answer 1

Accounting for approximately 90 percent of world output, the United States, Chile, and Canada were the world's leading producers in the 1990s.

Answer 2

The world supply of molybdenum primarily comes from mining operations in countries such as China, United States, Chile, Peru, and Canada. Molybdenum is usually obtained as a byproduct of copper mining, with dedicated molybdenum mines also contributing to the global supply.