Mexico - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Mexico's critical mineral output across 9 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Mexico holds 1 #1 global production ranks and 2 top-three global production ranks.
Mexico Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Mine production | metric tons | 5,540 | 6,195 | 5,780 | 6,300 | 24.2% | #1 |
| Fluorspar Mine production | thousand metric tons | 915 | 1,000 | 1,510 | 1,500 | 15.0% | #2 |
| Zinc Mine production | thousand metric tons | 638 | 744 | 773 | 780 | 6.0% | #5 |
| Lead Mine production | thousand metric tons | 260 | 273 | 240 | 200 | 4.4% | #7 |
| Barite Mine production | thousand metric tons | 323 | 316 | 244 | 300 | 3.4% | #5 |
| Copper Mine production | thousand metric tons | 733 | 754 | 717 | 690 | 3.0% | #11 |
| Copper Refinery production | thousand metric tons | 733 | 754 | 717 | 480 | 1.7% | #12 |
| Antimony Mine production | metric tons | 700 | 700 | 600 | 600 | 0.5% | #10 |
| Phosphate rock Mine production | thousand metric tons | 577 | 442 | 365 | 450 | 0.2% | #24 |
| Natural graphite Mine production | metric tons | 3,300 | 2,000 | 706 | 740 | 0.0% | #14 |
Mexico Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)
| Mineral & Reserve Basis | Unit | Reported Reserves | Share of World Reserves | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluorspar Reserves | thousand metric tons | 68,000 | 20.6% | #2 |
| Silver Reserves | metric tons | 37,000 | 6.1% | #6 |
| Lead Reserves | thousand metric tons | 5,600 | 5.9% | #4 |
| Zinc Reserves | thousand metric tons | 14,000 | 5.8% | #5 |
| Copper Reserves | thousand metric tons | 53,000 | 5.4% | #6 |
| Natural graphite Reserves | metric tons | 3,100,000 | 1.0% | #11 |
| Phosphate rock Reserves | thousand metric tons | 30,000 | 0.0% | #22 |
| Antimony Reserves | metric tons | 18,000 | - | #13 |
Frequently Asked Questions - Mexico
Which critical minerals does Mexico lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Mexico ranks in the global top three for 2 production measures (#1 in 1), including Silver (mine production, rank #1, 24.2% of world total), Fluorspar (mine production, rank #2, 15.0% of world total).
What critical mineral reserves are reported for Mexico?
Quantified reserve estimates reported for Mexico in the 2026 USGS release include Antimony (18,000 metric tons), Copper (53,000 thousand metric tons), Fluorspar (68,000 thousand metric tons), Natural graphite (3,100,000 metric tons), Lead (5,600 thousand metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.
For which critical minerals is Mexico a major import source to the United States?
In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Mexico is a reported supplier across 17 tracked import categories, led by Antimony (Ore and concentrates: 86%), Fluorspar (All: 64%), Silver (All: 47%), Chromium (Chromium-containing scrap: 45%).