In 2022, 2.8 billion tonnes of metals were mined throughout the world - while major industries that directly consume processed mineral materials contribute 14% of the US economy. As Visual Capitalist's Bruno Venditti details below, here's each metal's contribution to the total: More via Visual Capitalist: Iron Ore Dominance Iron ore dominates the metals mining landscape, comprising 93% of the total mined. In 2022, 2.6 billion tonnes of iron ore were mined, containing about 1.6 billion tonnes of iron. Percentages may not add up to 100 due…
