China is the world's largest mine producer of fluorspar, with an estimated output amounting to 5.7 million metric tons in 2023. Fluorspar, also known as fluorite, is the mineral form of calcium fluoride. It is used as a flux for smelting, in the production of enamels and glasses, as well as in ornamental applications.
Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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US Geological Survey. (January 31, 2024). Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 03, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/
US Geological Survey. "Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons)." Chart. January 31, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/
US Geological Survey. (2024). Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 03, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/
US Geological Survey. "Leading Countries Based on Mine Production of Fluorspar Worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 31 Jan 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/
US Geological Survey, Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/ (last visited December 03, 2024)
Leading countries based on mine production of fluorspar worldwide in 2023 (in 1,000 metric tons) [Graph], US Geological Survey, January 31, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1051717/global-fluorspar-production-by-country/
