China's mineral reserves top global rankings for 14 strategic resources
2026-04-29 15:42:17 [Print]
On April 29, China's Ministry of Natural Resources released the country's latest mineral resource inventory. China ranks first in the world in reserves of 14 minerals, including rare earths, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, antimony, gallium, germanium, indium, fluorite, and graphite. In 2025, China also led global production in 17 minerals, such as coal, vanadium, titanium, zinc, rare earths, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, antimony, gallium, indium, gold, and tellurium.
China remains the world's largest producer and processor of minerals, with the mining sector generating approximately RMB32.7 trillion (USD4.78 trillion) in output value in 2025, accounting for over 23% of GDP. The substantial growth in resource reserves has laid a solid foundation for resource self-sufficiency.
The Ministry stated that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will continue to increase investment in mineral exploration to consolidate the momentum of reserve growth and production expansion.
China remains the world's largest producer and processor of minerals, with the mining sector generating approximately RMB32.7 trillion (USD4.78 trillion) in output value in 2025, accounting for over 23% of GDP. The substantial growth in resource reserves has laid a solid foundation for resource self-sufficiency.
The Ministry stated that during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will continue to increase investment in mineral exploration to consolidate the momentum of reserve growth and production expansion.
Aluminum Ingot 99.7%min IW Wuxi
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China secondary aluminum alloy producers' inventory statistics by province by month
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