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Major Mineral Resources of the World - TSV
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