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 top 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 Mining exploration budgets increase worldwide by country 2021
  • Premium Statistic Global natural resource value leading countries 2021
  • Premium Statistic Commodity revenue share of leading mining companies worldwide 2020-2022
  • Premium Statistic Mineral commodity price growth worldwide 2019-2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Largest global open-pit mines by depth

Major commodities

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  • Premium Statistic Global production volume of leading mineral commodities 2023
  • Basic Statistic Leading countries based on hard coal production 2021
  • Premium Statistic Global iron ore mine production 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Copper production in leading countries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Gold production ranked by major countries 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global platinum mine production 2023, by country
  • Premium Statistic Leading lithium producing countries worldwide 2023
  • Premium Statistic Global rare earth mine production 2023, by leading 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
  • Basic Statistic Capital expenditure of the leading global mining companies 2017-2022
  • Premium Statistic Global mining industry brand value 2015-2023
  • Premium Statistic Global nonferrous mineral mining exploration budget 1996-2023

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 BHP revenue 2005-2024
  • Premium Statistic Rio Tinto's revenue 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Vale'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 trade value forecast of select mineral commodities 2019-2030
  • Premium Statistic Global green mining market value 2021-2029
  • Premium Statistic Global smart mining market value 2023-2028

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