Chinese cobalt production increased toabout 1,200 tonnes in 1996.Productionin the second half was down 6 per centcompared with the first half of the year.The largest electrolytic cobalt producerin China is Jinchuan Nickel Corporationwith capacity of 430—440 tpy,includingsalts. Chinese cobalt production increased toabout 1,200 tonnes in 1996. Production in the second half was down 6 per cent compared with the first half of the year.