Mineral Resources
Minerals are naturally occurring substances with specific chemical formulas and crystal structures, and modern society uses roughly 10 tonnes of minerals and metals per person annually. Explore mineral formation, extraction, essential dietary elements, industrial applications, and sustainability considerations across geology, energy technology, and global supply chains. A printable version is available at Mineral Factsheet.
Topics
- minerals
- mining
- mineral extraction
- chemical elements
- rocks
- rare earth elements
- industrial minerals
- construction materials
- renewable energy materials
- batteries
- lithium
- sustainability
- responsible sourcing
- conflict minerals
- geology
- resource management