China leads world in reserves of 14 minerals and production of 17 types in 2025

9 articles · Updated · China Daily · Apr 29

China's mining industry output reached 32.7 trillion yuan ($4.8 trillion) in 2025, accounting for 23% of national GDP, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.
China's reserves include rare earths, tungsten, tin, Molybdenum, Antimony, Gallium, and graphite, while its production of 11 minerals exceeds half of global output.
The country also leads in over 30 metallurgical products, with 17 types making up about half of global production, further strengthening its position in the global industrial supply chain.

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