JURISDICTION DOSSIER · 3 MINERALS

Poland - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves

Statistical profile of Poland's critical mineral output across 3 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Poland holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.

I. Covered Minerals 3 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 12.3% Rhenium (Mine production)

TABLE 1 · MULTI-YEAR EXTRACTION & REFINING LEDGER

Poland Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)

Mineral & Stage	Unit	2020	2022	2024	2025e	Share	Rank
Rhenium Mine production	kilograms	9,510	6,310	9,400	10,000	12.3%	#3
Silver Mine production	metric tons	1,250	1,316	1,320	1,300	5.0%	#6
Copper Refinery production	thousand metric tons	393	393	400	560	1.9%	#10
Copper Mine production	thousand metric tons	393	393	400	410	1.8%	#13

TABLE 2 · PROVEN GEOLOGICAL RESERVES

Poland Reported Critical Mineral Reserves (2025)

Mineral & Reserve Basis	Unit	Reported Reserves	Share of World Reserves	Global Rank
Silver Reserves	metric tons	59,000	9.7%	#5
Copper Reserves	thousand metric tons	33,000	3.4%	#9

JURISDICTION Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions - Poland

Which critical minerals does Poland lead in global production?

Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Poland ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 0), including Rhenium (mine production, rank #3, 12.3% of world total).

What critical mineral reserves are reported for Poland?

Quantified reserve estimates reported for Poland in the 2026 USGS release include Copper (33,000 thousand metric tons), Silver (59,000 metric tons). Reserve definitions and assessment dates vary across reporting jurisdictions.

For which critical minerals is Poland a major import source to the United States?

In USGS 2021-24 US import-source statistics, Poland is a reported supplier across 3 tracked import categories, led by Rhenium (Ammonium perrhenate: 20%), Rhenium (Total imports: 14%), Rhenium (Rhenium metal: 11%).