Iron and Ferro-Alloy MetalsNon-Ferrous MetalsPrecious MetalsIndustrial MineralsMineral Fuels World Mining Data 2026 Iron and Ferro-Alloy MetalsNon-Ferrous MetalsPrecious MetalsIndustrial MineralsMineral Fuels Volume41C. Reichl, M. SchatzMineralsProductionVienna, 2026 Legal notice Media owner and publisher:Federal Ministry of FinanceJohannesgasse 5, 1010 Vienna Text and Editing: Christian ReichlDatabase Programming: Michael SchatzLayout of Statistical Tables: Alexandra MasopustDirectorate VI/5–Mineral Resources PolicyDenisgasse 31, 1200 ViennaGraphic Design:Kerstin HeymachPhotocredits:BMF/Reichl,PegmatiteBoudin, Styria/Austria(Title),BKA/Wenzel(Page3)ISBN 978-3-901074-60-8Vienna,2026.Last updated:13. April 2026 Copyright and Liability: Copies may only be made of extracts where there is a reference to the source; all otherrights reserved. Reference is made to the fact that despite careful processing allinformation provided in this publication is subject to correction and liability on the part oftheFederal Ministry ofFinanceandthe author is excluded. The legal opinions expressedrepresent the non-binding opinions of the author and in no way anticipate the jurisdictionof independent courts. This publication is a statistical work. Due to the nature of this publication, only chapters1-5 are accessible at this time. We are currently striving to expand the usability andaccessibility of our publications.The graphic double page summarizes the majordevelopments in global mining production based on data from this publication.Thestatistical data and underlying figures are available in Excel formatand can be accessed onour homepage.If you are interestedor if you would like to share any feedback on thisbrochure, please contactus at:wmd@bmf.gv.at. Preface Raw materials are the backbone of the economy. The sufficientsupply of mineral raw materials under fair market conditions isessential for a sustainable and well-functioning economy.Although the geological availability of minerals is relatively high,disruptions can lead to a shortfall of mineral resources.Geopolitical tensions relentlessly demonstrate our vulnerabilityin a still globalized world with its complex dependencies andwidely ramified value chains. Raw materials are necessary to secure our future viability and to solve the challenges in the fields of climate and energy, health, nutrition, mobility,digitalisation,security and defence. Critical raw materials that are essential especially fortransformation technologies are particularly affected. Security of supply of commodities,stable legal frameworks attracting investments in exploration and exploitation, fair trade,innovations along the entire value chain and the expansion of the circular economyare ofutmost importance. Additionally, domestic production contributes to independence andstrategic autonomy. A holistic and cross-policy approach is needed to meet thesechallenges.Federal Minister,LL.M.Bundesminister Fact-based knowledge of mineralsproduction, market concentrations and productiontrends arean integral part of a minerals intelligence service andthe basis ofaforesightedpolicy andfact baseddecision-making. This can help to identify potential short ormedium-term supply risks. I am delighted that the annual publication "World MiningData" has served as a valuable basis for commodity forecasts of renowned national andinternational institutions for 41 years. In this way, the Austrian Federal Ministry of Financeprovides an important contribution to international resource policy. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Austrian representations abroad as well asto international institutions for their support and active participation regarding thispublication. Dr.MarkusMarterbauer Federal Minister of Finance Minerals–Backbone ofthe economy Major developmentsin global miningproduction basedon World MiningData 2026 162.8 % (40.0 %) 228.0 % (48.0 %)Growth rate of Nickel production2000/2024 (2020/2024) China is world‘s largest producer of31 different commodities: •4 Iron and Ferro–Alloy Metals:Mo, Ti, W, V•14 Non-Ferrous Metals: Al, Sb, Bi, Cd,Ga, Ge, In, Pb, Hg, REE, Se, Te, Sn, Zn•1 Precious Metal: Au•10 Industrial Minerals:Baryte, Fluorspar, Graphite, Gypsum,Kaolin, Magnesite, Perlite, PhosphateRock, Salt, Sulfur•2 Mineral Fuels:Steam Coal, Coking Coal Non–Ferrous Metals 98.7 % to 1.3 %Ratio of 4 base metals Al, Cu, Zn, Pbto all other Non-Ferrous Metals 129.8 % (9.7 %)Growth rate of Non-Ferrous Metalsproduction 2000/2024 (2020/2024) 198.3 % (12.2 %)Growth rate of Aluminium production2000/2024 (2020/2024) Table of Contents 3Details on Contents, Weights, Measures and Values................................................13 6World Production of Mineral Raw Materials............................................................29 6.1.Total World Production.........................................................................................29 6.1.1Total Minerals Production, by Contin