Mining industry worldwide

Statistics report on the global mining industry

Mining industry worldwide

This report provides some of the most salient facts and figures relating to the global mining sector. Numerous industries worldwide depend on the supply of commodities from underground - such as minerals and metals. Consequently, the mining sector is pivotal to the strength and stability of the world’s economy. This report provides an overview of global key figures, major commodity production by country, and the top global mining companies. It closes with an outlook section that provides forecast figures for emerging aspects of the industry such as smart mining.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Combined revenue of the top mining companies 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Net profit of the top mining companies 2002-2024
  • Premium Statistic Global total production volume of mining 1985-2022
  • Basic Statistic Global share of mine production volume 2022, by region
  • Premium Statistic Largest global open-pit mines by depth
  • Premium Statistic Mineral commodity price growth worldwide 2019-2023, by type

Major commodities

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  • Premium Statistic Global production volume of leading mineral commodities 2023
  • Basic Statistic Hard coal production worldwide 2022, by leading country
  • Premium Statistic Global iron ore mine production 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Largest potash producing countries globally 2023
  • Premium Statistic Copper production in leading countries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global rare earth mine production 2023, by leading country
  • Premium Statistic Leading lithium producing countries worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic Gold production ranked by major countries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global platinum mine production 2023, by country
  • Basic Statistic Industrial diamond mine production worldwide 2023, by major countries

Financials

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  • Premium Statistic Total assets of the top mining companies 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic Operating expenses of the top mining companies 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Investing activities of top global mining companies 2005-2022
  • Basic Statistic Net profit margin of the top mining companies 2002-2024
  • Premium Statistic Global mining industry brand value 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Global nonferrous mineral mining exploration budget 1996-2023
  • Premium Statistic Mineral exploration budgets worldwide 2018-2022, by leading country

Companies

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  • Premium Statistic Global list of leading mining companies 2024, based on revenue
  • Premium Statistic Global leading mining companies in 2024, based on net income
  • Premium Statistic Glencore's total revenue 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Revenue of Jiangxi Copper in China 2005-2023
  • Premium Statistic BHP revenue 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Rio Tinto's revenue 2010-2023
  • Basic Statistic Share of M&A deals made by the top mining companies in 2022, by commodity

Outlook

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  • Premium Statistic Global green mining market value 2023-2030
  • Premium Statistic Global smart mining market value 2023-2028
  • Basic Statistic Forecast global metals production capacity share at risk due to heat & drought 2050

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