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The following table shows the important minerals reserves and major producing countries in the world.
| Mineral |
Uses |
World Reserves Major Producing
Resources (Metric Tons) |
Countries |
| Bauxite |
Ore Of Aluminum |
21,559,000
2 |
Australia, Jamaica, Brazil |
| Chromium |
Alloys, Electroplating |
418,900 |
India, South Africa, Turkey |
| Copper |
Alloys, Electric Wires |
3,21,000 |
Chile, USA, Canada |
| Gold |
Jewellery |
42 |
South Africa, USA, Australia |
| Iron Ore |
Iron and Steel |
64,648,000 |
Brazil, Australia, China, Canada and Venezuela |
| Lead |
Solder, Pipes |
70,440 |
USA, Mexico, Canada |
| Manganese |
Iron and Steel |
812,800 |
South Africa, Gabon, Australia and France |
| Nickel |
Stain Less Steel |
48,660 |
Canada, Norway and Dominican Republic. |
| Silver |
Jewellery |
780 |
Mexico, USA, Peru, Canada |
| Tin |
Tin Cans, Alloys |
5,930 |
China, Brazil, Indonesia |
| Zinc |
Iron and Steel |
143,910 |
Canada, Australia, China, Peru, Mexico and Spain |
One Metric is equal to approximately 1.102 British Tons.
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