The following list creates a summary of the two major producers of different minerals (and coal, which is generally not considered a mineral).
Fossil fuel | Largest producer | Second largest producer | Complete list |
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Coal[1] | China | India | List of countries by coal production |
Natural Gas[2] | United States | Russia | List of countries by natural gas production |
Petroleum | United States | Russia | List of countries by oil production |
Nuclear fuel | Largest producer | Second largest producer | Complete list |
---|---|---|---|
Uranium | Kazakhstan | Namibia | List of countries by uranium production |
Thorium[3] | India | China | Occurrence of thorium |
Gem | Largest producer | Second largest producer | Complete list |
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Fluorite[4] | China | Mexico | List of countries by fluorite production |
Diamond[5] | Russia | Botswana | List of countries by diamond production |