Wydobywczy

Wydobywczy is a Polish adjective derived from wydobywać, meaning to extract or mine. It is used to describe activities, sectors, or industries whose principal aim is the extraction of natural resources from the earth. In economic and statistical usage, the wydobywczy sektor (the extractive sector) encompasses activities such as mining and quarrying, including the extraction of solid minerals (coal, metals), as well as the production of fossil fuels and other geologic resources like oil and natural gas. The term is commonly used in policy documents, industry reports, and national accounts to distinguish from processing, manufacturing, or service sectors.

The extractive sector is typically capital-intensive and regionally concentrated, with production often clustered in areas rich in resources. It is subject to market cycles tied to commodity prices, global demand, and regulatory frameworks. Environmental and social considerations are prominent, including land disturbance, water use, emissions, and workforce safety, which drive regulation, environmental impact assessments, and rehabilitation obligations after resource extraction ends.

Etymology: wydobywczy comes from wydobywać, to extract. Example uses include "sektor wydobywczy," "przemysł wydobywczy," or "wydobycie surowców."