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World / 2 weeks ago

The world’s oil reserves in 2024: Power, politics, and a shifting energy landscape

A look at the map of global oil reserves for 2024, and all you will see is a handful of countries dominating the scene. According to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), world proven crude oil reserves stood at 1,567 billion barrels at the end of 2024, up around 2 billion barrels (or 0.1 %) from 2023. In practical terms, global reserves are barely moving up, even though crude remains in demand.

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World / 10 weeks ago

Chile’s dominance and Congo’s rise: A 2025 snapshot of global copper production

Copper remains a critical resource for everything from smartphones and EVs to renewable‑energy grids. However, only a handful of nations dominate supply. Chile leads with about 5.3 million tonnes of copper mined in 2024 and 2025, more than any other country. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rocketed into second place with roughly 3.3 million tonnes, while Peru follows at 2.6 million tonnes, trailed by China and Indonesia (1.8 million and 1.1 million tonnes, respectively).

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World / 10 weeks ago

Venezuela tops the 2025 oil reserves ranking

Venezuela leads the world in proven oil reserves in 2025 with an astonishing 303 billion barrels, followed closely by Saudi Arabia at 267 billion barrels, with Iran securing third place at 209 billion barrels. A visual breakdown charts the top ten nations: Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Canada (163 bn), Iraq (145 bn), UAE (113 bn), Kuwait (102 bn), Russia (80 bn), the United States (74 bn), and Libya (48 bn).

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Environment / 31 weeks ago

This is where the world’s rare earth minerals are found

The 2025 edition of the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Mineral Commodity Summaries provides comprehensive data on the global distribution of rare earth elements (REEs), which are vital for numerous high-tech applications. According to the report, the worldwide production of REEs in 2024 was approximately 300,000 metric tons of rare-earth-oxide (REO) equivalent. The leading producers were China, the United States, Myanmar, and Australia.

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Business / 1 year ago

A look at countries with the largest gold reserves in the world

As a symbol of wealth and power, gold has for centuries played a crucial role in the global economy. Countries worldwide maintain vast gold reserves as a financial safeguard and a means of stabilising their economies.

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