Belize

In 2024, Belize was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of cement represented only a minor part of the economy of Belize. Industrial minerals may have been produced, but available information was inadequate to make reliable estimates of output. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Belize is provided by the Mines and Minerals Act, Chapter 226 of the Substantive Laws. The Minister of Natural Resources oversees the mineral sector and provides the administration, processing of permits, and field inspections. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies.  

In 2024, Belize was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of cement represented only a minor part of the economy of Belize. Industrial minerals may have been produced, but available information was inadequate to make reliable estimates of output. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Belize is provided by the Mines and Minerals Act, Chapter 226 of the Substantive Laws. The Minister of Natural Resources oversees the mineral sector and provides the administration, processing of permits, and field inspections. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies (Central Bank of Belize, 2025, p. 92; Ministry of Natural Resources, 2026).  

Data on mineral production are in the Production table (formerly table 1). The Facilities table (formerly table 2) is a list of major mineral industry facilities. More-extensive coverage of the mineral industry of Ecuador can be found in previous editions of the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area Reports—International—Latin America and Canada, which are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/nmic/south-america.  

Production table

(Metric tons, gross weight, unless otherwise specified)

References Cited

• Central Bank of Belize, 2025, 2024 annual report and statement of accounts: Belize City, Belize, Central Bank of Belize, 174 p. (Accessed December 28, 2025, at https://www.centralbank.org.bz/docs/default-source/3.3.4-annual-reports…;

• Ministry of Natural Resources, 2026, About Ministry—Mining: Belize City, Belize, Ministry of Natural Resources. (Accessed February 22, 2026, at https://naturalresources.gov.bz/index.php/mining-2/.)