For these economies, mining exports (minerals, ores, and metals) are the primary category of goods sent abroad.
China was the world’s leading producer of 30 out of 50 entries on the U.S. critical minerals list, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Just three countries—the U.S., Saudi Arabia and Russia—make up the lion’s share of global oil supply. Here are the world's biggest oil producers.
