JURISDICTION DOSSIER · 5 MINERALS
Laos - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Laos's critical mineral output across 5 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Laos holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.
I. Covered Minerals 5 Quantified USGS chapters
II. #1 Global Ranks 0 2025 world output leader
III. Top-3 Global Ranks 1 Among top 3 world producers
IV. Highest World Share 4.9% Potash (Mine production)
TABLE 1 · MULTI-YEAR EXTRACTION & REFINING LEDGER
Laos Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Mine production | thousand metric tons | 270 | 700 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 4.9% | #6 |
| Bismuth Refinery production | metric tons | 1,000 | 1,940 | 492 | 500 | 3.1% | #3 |
| Barite Mine production | thousand metric tons | 180 | 303 | 250 | 260 | 3.0% | #7 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 1,400 | 2,510 | 1,860 | 1,800 | 0.6% | #14 |
| Antimony Mine production | metric tons | - | 220 | 200 | 200 | 0.2% | #13 |
TABLE 2 · PROVEN GEOLOGICAL RESERVES
Laos Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potash Reserves: K2O equivalent | thousand metric tons | 1,000,000 | - | #3 |
JURISDICTION Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions - Laos
Which critical minerals does Laos lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Laos ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 0), including Bismuth (refinery production, rank #3, 3.1% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Laos?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Laos in the 2026 USGS release include Potash (1,000,000 thousand metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.