Critical Minerals Atlas

Critical minerals drive the technology in our phones, computers, and even fighter planes. This interactive Atlas of Critical Minerals shows you where critical minerals are produced. Click on a country to discover how many critical minerals it produces, what percent of the world production they are responsible for, and details on what each mineral is used for. 

Critical minerals are essential to the U.S.’s economy and national security. USGS tracks over 90 minerals in 180 countries. This visualization represents 2023 data from the 2025 Mineral Commodity Summaries and the 2023 Minerals Yearbook.