Introduction: Mining, Minerals, Metals Download PDF

Though it may seem like an outdated industry, the mining, metals, and minerals industry forms the foundation of modern society. Mining consists of locating, excavating, and processing geological materials such as metals, minerals, or precious stones. Energy-related materials, as well as cultivable resources are excluded from this category. This industry is typically dominated by large, multinational firms.

Main Sectors

The metals, minerals, and mining industry is defined as activities involved in locating, excavating, and processing metals, minerals, and other geological resources (excluding those associated with energy or agriculture). Precious stones, building materials such as marble, stone, or brick, and other base metals or ores are all examples of different outputs of this industry. These outputs serve as the foundation for all other industries, whether it be for the formation of some further product or simply the construction of offices where products are housed.

Corporations (By Sales)

Trade Statistics

Country	Exports (thousands)	Imports (thousands)	Net Trade (thousands)	Share of Exports (%)	Share of Imports (%)	Exports Growth (%)	Imports Growth (%)
Germany	34,656,640	45,757,785	(11,101,145)	6.243	7.423	21.962	22.613
United States	31,295,767	58,100,093	(26,804,326)	5.637	9.426	17.981	17.895
Japan	30,502,802	38,148,691	(7,645,889)	5.494	6.189	22.866	22.178
Russia	29,822,658	4,075,482	25,747,176	5.372	0.661	31.886	34.016
China	25,644,681	69,697,577	(44,052,896)	4.619	11.307	59.757	45.371