A list of major mineral resources worldwide, including oil, natural gas, coal, iron ore, copper, gold, and silver.
Overview
Major Mineral Resources of the World
Major mineral resources worldwide are essential natural resources that support the foundation of modern industry and economy. From energy resources such as oil, natural gas, and coal to metallic minerals such as iron ore, copper, gold, and silver, the reserves and production status of each country significantly impact the global economy. According to data from the USGS (United States Geological Survey), these resources continue to attract international attention alongside geopolitical risks and decarbonization trends.
mineral resources
oil
natural gas
coal
iron ore
copper
gold
silver
USGS
resource distribution
| code | slug | name | description | category | majorReserves | unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | petroleum | Petroleum (Oil) | The world's largest energy resource, often called the lifeblood of modern industry. | energy | ["ベネズエラ","サウジアラビア","カナダ","イラン","イラク"] | barrels |
| 02 | natural-gas | Natural Gas | A clean fossil fuel widely used for power generation and heating. | energy | ["ロシア","イラン","カタール","アメリカ","トルクメニスタン"] | cubic meters |
| 03 | coal | Coal | The most abundant fossil fuel, serving as an important energy source for power generation and steelmaking. | energy | ["アメリカ","ロシア","オーストラリア","中国","インド"] | tons |
| 04 | iron-ore | Iron Ore | The most important metallic mineral resource, forming the foundation of the steel industry. | metal | ["オーストラリア","ブラジル","ロシア","中国","ウクライナ"] | tons |
| 05 | copper | Copper | An industrial metal with excellent electrical conductivity, essential for electrical wires and electronic devices. | metal | ["チリ","オーストラリア","ペルー","ロシア","メキシコ"] | tons |
| 06 | gold | Gold | Historically important as a monetary standard, widely used for jewelry and investment. | precious_metal | ["オーストラリア","ロシア","南アフリカ","アメリカ","インドネシア"] | tons |
| 07 | silver | Silver | A precious metal alongside gold, with demand for both industrial applications and jewelry. | precious_metal | ["ペルー","オーストラリア","ロシア","中国","メキシコ"] | tons |