Australia tops the list, with its major mining companies totaling $353 billion in market cap.
Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground.
China’s steel demand remains robust, but the breakdown on a sectoral level has shifted since 2010. Which sectors are driving steel consumption?
Chinese miners are set to overtake major producers by 2025.
Iron ore made up 93% of the 2.7 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2021. This infographic lists the world’s largest iron ore producers.