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Industriesmining refers to the sector involved in the extraction of minerals and energy resources from the Earth to supply raw materials for manufacturing, energy production, and infrastructure. It encompasses activities from discovery and evaluation to extraction, processing, and reclamation of mined lands.

Core segments include metal ore mining (such as iron, copper, gold, and aluminum), coal mining, and the extraction of industrial minerals like limestone, gypsum, and phosphates. Operations typically begin with geological exploration, followed by mine design, development, production, ore processing, refining, and waste and tailings management.

The industry is capital intensive and highly cyclical, with performance tied to commodity prices, exchange rates, and global demand. Major production regions include, in approximate terms, China, Australia, Canada, Chile, Peru, South Africa, Russia, and the United States, which together account for substantial shares of global output.

Environmental and social considerations are central to the sector. Key concerns include land disturbance, water usage, tailings safety, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat impacts. Governments regulate the industry through licensing, environmental standards, and safety rules, while companies pursue responsible sourcing, community engagement, and reclamation.

Technological advances, such as automation, remote operation, digitalization, ore sorting, and data analytics, are transforming efficiency, safety, and resource management. The outlook emphasizes demand for critical minerals used in technology and clean energy, alongside efforts to improve sustainability and reduce environmental footprints.