Tanzanite
- Regions: Merelani Hills, Tanzania
- Uses: Jewelry, gemstones
Salt
- Regions: Worldwide
- Uses: Food seasoning, water treatment, road deicing
Coal
- Regions: United States, China, India, Russia
- Uses: Fuel for power plants, steel production, heating
Limestone
- Regions: Worldwide
- Uses: Building materials (cement, concrete), agriculture (soil amendment)
Natural gas
- Regions: United States, Russia, Iran, Qatar
- Uses: Fuel for heating, cooking, power generation
Uranium
- Regions: Canada, Kazakhstan, Australia, Russia
- Uses: Nuclear power, weapons
Iron
- Regions: China, Brazil, Australia, India
- Uses: Steel production, machine parts, transportation
Copper
- Regions: Chile, Peru, China, United States
- Uses: Electrical wiring, plumbing, construction
Tin
- Regions: China, Indonesia, Myanmar, Peru
- Uses: Solder, food packaging, electronics
Phosphate
- Regions: Morocco, China, United States, Russia
- Uses: Fertilizer, detergents, food additives