In 2024, Nicaragua was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy. Mineral commodities produced in Nicaragua included cement, gold, gypsum, lime, sand and gravel (construction), silver, and stone. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Nicaragua is provided by law No. 387. The General Directorate of Mines oversees the mineral sector and provides administrative, technical, and regulatory services. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies. In 2024, Nicaragua generated nearly \$1.4 billion in mineral exports. Gold remained the country’s primary export, generating \$1.35 billion in revenue.
2024 Report
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In 2024, Nicaragua was not a globally significant producer of mineral commodities. Production of mineral commodities represented only a minor part of the economy. Mineral commodities produced in Nicaragua included cement, gold, gypsum, lime, sand and gravel (construction), silver, and stone. The legislative framework for the mineral sector in Nicaragua is provided by Law No. 387. The General Directorate of Mines oversees the mineral sector and provides administrative, technical, and regulatory services. Most mineral commodities were produced by private companies. In 2024, Nicaragua generated nearly \$1.4 billion in mineral exports. Gold remained the country’s primary export, generating \$1.35 billion in revenue (Banco Central de Nicaragua, 2025, p. 186; Ministerio de Energía y Minas, 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.
