INI
Major Mineral Resources of the World - INI
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
[item.petroleum]
code=01
slug=petroleum
name=Petroleum (Oil)
description=The world's largest energy resource, often called the lifeblood of modern industry.
category=energy
majorReserves=["ベネズエラ","サウジアラビア","カナダ","イラン","イラク"]
unit=barrels
[item.natural-gas]
code=02
slug=natural-gas
name=Natural Gas
description=A clean fossil fuel widely used for power generation and heating.
category=energy
majorReserves=["ロシア","イラン","カタール","アメリカ","トルクメニスタン"]
unit=cubic meters
[item.coal]
code=03
slug=coal
name=Coal
description=The most abundant fossil fuel, serving as an important energy source for power generation and steelmaking.
category=energy
majorReserves=["アメリカ","ロシア","オーストラリア","中国","インド"]
unit=tons
[item.iron-ore]
code=04
slug=iron-ore
name=Iron Ore
description=The most important metallic mineral resource, forming the foundation of the steel industry.
category=metal
majorReserves=["オーストラリア","ブラジル","ロシア","中国","ウクライナ"]
unit=tons
[item.copper]
code=05
slug=copper
name=Copper
description=An industrial metal with excellent electrical conductivity, essential for electrical wires and electronic devices.
category=metal
majorReserves=["チリ","オーストラリア","ペルー","ロシア","メキシコ"]
unit=tons
[item.gold]
code=06
slug=gold
name=Gold
description=Historically important as a monetary standard, widely used for jewelry and investment.
category=precious_metal
majorReserves=["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"]
unit=tons
[item.silver]
code=07
slug=silver
name=Silver
description=A precious metal alongside gold, with demand for both industrial applications and jewelry.
category=precious_metal
majorReserves=["ペルー","オーストラリア","ロシア","中国","メキシコ"]
unit=tons