Malta

2024 Report

Full data release with tables here.

In 2024, Malta was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Mineral commodities produced in Malta included crushed and dimensional limestone and sea salt. The production of stone and sea salt represented only a minor part of the economy of Malta. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Malta was provided by the Malta Resources Authority Act (Chapter 423) of 2001 and Act XVII of 2024. The Environment and Resource Authority was the agency that oversaw operations related to the quarrying of stone and administered all subsidiary legislation related to terrestrial mineral resources, including issuing quarry licenses and exports of stone. The Continental Shelf Department regulated licensing for activities such as petroleum exploration and seabed mineral exploration, serving as Malta’s geological survey for marine areas. Mineral commodities were produced by small, locally owned businesses and artisanal salt farmers (European Commission, 2017, p. 4; Continental Shelf Department, 2025; Environment and Resources Authority, 2025). 
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 government policies and programs can be found in previous editions of this chapter in the U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook, volume III, Area Reports—International—Europe and Central Eurasia, which are available at https://www.usgs.gov/centers/national-minerals-information-center/europ….  

Production table

(Metric tons, gross weight, unless otherwise specified)

References Cited 

• Continental Shelf Department, 2025, Our mission: Floriana, Malta, Continental Shelf Department. (Accessed July 11, 2025, at https://continentalshelf.gov.mt/the-department/our-mission/.)  

• Environment and Resources Authority, 2025, Minerals: Marsa, Malta, Environment and Resources Authority. (Accessed July 11, 2025, at https://era.org.mt/era-topic-categories/minerals/.)  

• European Commission, 2017, MINLEX—Malta country report: Dreistetten, Austria, Mineral Policy and Partners, May 25, 23 p. (Accessed July 12, 2024, at https://rmis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/uploads/legislation/MINLEX_CountryReport_….)