In 2017, 1.3 million tonnes of asbestos were mined worldwide.
Russia was the largest producer with 53% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (16%), China (15%), and Brazil (11.5%).
Asia consumes some 70% of the asbestos produced in the world with China, India and Indonesia the largest consumers.

In 2009, about 9% of the world's asbestos production was mined in Canada.
In late 2011, Canada's remaining two asbestos mines, both located in Quebec, halted operations.
In September 2012, the Quebec government halted asbestos mining.
In 2017, 1.3 million tonnes of asbestos were mined worldwide. Russia was the largest producer with 53% of the world total, followed by Kazakhstan (16%), China (15%), and Brazil (11.5%). Asia consumes some 70% of the asbestos produced in the world with China, India and Indonesia the largest consumers.
In 2009, about 9% of the world's asbestos production was mined in Canada. In late 2011, Canada's remaining two asbestos mines, both located in Quebec, halted operations. In September 2012, the Quebec government halted asbestos mining.
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