knowhereconsulting: “This map shows where the world’s most strategically important minerals are mined and processed — the raw materials that underpin electric vehicles, semiconductors, renewable energy, defence systems, and modern electronics. As demand accelerates and supply chains come under increasing geopolitical pressure, understanding who produces what, and where, has never been more important.
What the map shows – Each circle represents a producing country for one or more critical minerals. Circle size reflects that country’s share of world production — the bigger the circle, the more dominant that country’s role. Colours indicate the mineral category: battery metals, rare earths, semiconductors, defence materials, precious metals, and more.
