Metals & Mining

The metals and mining sector is the industry dedicated to the location and extraction of metal and mineral reserves around the world. Global reserves of metals and minerals are mined for profit and then used in jewelry-making, industrial applications, and investments. The sector has a significant number of companies located internationally and operates with large revenues. Metals include precious metals such as gold, platinum, and silver while industrial metals include steel, copper, and aluminum. Mineral mining involves the extraction of minerals, including coal and precious gemstones, such as diamonds.