Mineral refers to an organic substance that is naturally occurring and has a specific chemical composition, crystal structure, and physical qualities with properties such as tenacity, cleavage, fracture, specific gravity, lustre, color, and hardness that are found in the Earth's crust and widely used in various areas such as heating for homes and offices, electricity, transportation fuel, and the production of plastics. The main types of minerals are cement and concrete products, glass and glass products, other non-metallic mineral products, clay products and refractories, and lime and gypsum products. Cement and concrete products refer to the products that are used in building houses. The various applications involved chemicals manufacturing, metallurgy, electrical grid infrastructure, electronics, glass products, vehicles, and other applications. These are used in construction, manufacturing, and other end-users. The mineral market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mineral market statistics, including mineral industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mineral market share, detailed mineral market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mineral industry. This mineral market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global mineral market grew from $968.07 billion in 2022 to $1044.55 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The mineral market is expected to grow to $1378.46 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.2%. The imposition of high taxes on cement and concrete products limited the growth of the mineral products market. Mineral products such as cement, made from a different combination of minerals, are generally sold in high volumes at low prices, but heavy taxes imposed on cement and concrete products restrained the market’s growth. In July 2021, according to Cleartax, Cement will attract 28% GST resulting in increased costs for the infrastructure sector, The tax of limestone is at 5%. India's cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement after China. High taxes on cement negatively affected the mineral products market. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the mineral products market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and consumption declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, the Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Manufacturers depend heavily on the supply of raw materials from domestic and international suppliers. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries and locally, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of raw materials. The outbreak has hurt businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the mineral products market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Advanced ceramics are cost-effective and are considered to be better alternatives to metals, plastics and glass because of their ability to offer better performance. Advanced Ceramics are identified by their high chemical purity and careful processing. It is used as thermal barrier coating in the hot part of engines, ceramic composite, thermal protection systems, engine components and even in sensors and antennas. For instance, advanced ceramics reached$10.41 Billion in 2021, at a compound annual growth rate of 6.5%, thus indicating an increase in the usage of advanced ceramics. GE Aviation’s $4.3 billion five-year investments, in US operations, were used for producing a new generation of jet engines, aircraft systems and engine components advanced ceramics. Major companies in the mineral market include China National Building Material Group Co. Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., LafargeHolcim Ltd., HeidelbergCement AG, Anhui Conch Cement Company Limited, CRH plc, Votorantim S.A, Cemex SAB de CV, Guardian Industries LLC, and Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mineral market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the mineral market. The regions covered in the mineral report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the mineral market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The mineral market consists of sales of metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global mineral market is segmented - 1) By Type: Cement and Concrete Products, Glass and Glass Products, Other Non-Metallic Mineral Products, Clay Products and Refractories, Lime and Gypsum Products 2) By Application: Chemicals Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Electrical Grid Infrastructure, Electronics, Glass Products, Vehicles, Other Applications 3) By End User: Construction, Manufacturing, Other End Users Subsegments Covered: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Concrete Pipe, Brick, and Block, Other Concrete Products, Flat Glass, Container Glass, Glassware and Other Glass Products Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixtures, Clay Building Material and Refractories, Lime Products, Gypsum Products

General minerals are elements found on the earth and in foods that our bodies require for normal development and function. The main types of general minerals are other general minerals, potash, salt, magnesite, sulfur, kaolin, asbestos, feldspar, boron, gypsum, talc, graphite, baryte, bentonite, diatomite, lithium, selenium, perlite, vermiculite, and arsenic. Vermiculite is a mineral that occurs naturally in the form of glossy flakes ranging in color from dark gray to sandy brown. These flakes are a hydrated magnesium iron aluminum silicate mineral, when heated in a commercial furnace expand and take on a concertina shape. The various organization involved are large enterprises, small and medium enterprises. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. The general minerals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides general minerals market statistics, including general minerals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a general minerals market share, detailed general minerals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the general minerals industry. This general minerals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global general minerals market grew from $188.66 billion in 2022 to $203.28 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The general minerals market is expected to grow to $289.76 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.3%. Mining companies are using advanced geosynthetic clay liners to prevent leakage and corrosion in mining operations. GCLs are geotextile and bentonite composites used in environmental containment applications. Advanced GCLs have higher chemical compatibility, slope stability, composite construction, swelling capacity, and lower permeability than conventional clay liners. Other benefits of GCL include easy installation, better hydraulic performance, and resistance to varying weather conditions. Major companies offering GCLs include CETCO, GSE, Elcoseal, Terrafix, and Tencate. Major companies in the general minerals market include The Mosaic Co, Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A., Compass Minerals International, Inc., Iluka Resources Limited, Clariant AG, Rio Tinto, Alcoa Corporation, CRH Plc, Israel Corporation Ltd., OCP SA, and PotashCorp. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the general minerals market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the general minerals market. The regions covered in the general minerals market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the general minerals market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The general minerals market consists of sales of mine construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, kaolin and ball clay, clay and ceramic and refractory minerals, potash, soda and borate mineral, phosphate rock, or other chemical and fertilizer minerals mining. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global general minerals market is segmented - 1) By Type: Potash, Salt, Magnesite, Sulfur, Kaolin, Asbestos, Feldspar, Boron, Gypsum, Talc, Graphite, Baryte, Bentonite, Diatomite, Lithium, Selenium, Perlite, Vermiculite, Arsenic, Other General Minerals 2) By Organisation Size: Large Enterprises, Small And Medium Enterprises 3) By Service Provider Type: Independent Contractors, Companies Subsegments Covered: Flake Graphite, Non-Flake Graphite Large Grade Vermiculite, Fine And Finer Grade Vermiculite, Medium Grade Vermiculite,

Mining support activities are direct services or service-related activities offered while performing different mining operations. The main types of mining support activities are coal mining support activities, metal mining support activities and nonmetallic minerals mining support activities. The coal mining support activities include activities such as exploration for coal and traditional prospecting methods, such as taking core samples and making geological observations at prospective sites on a contract or fee basis. The services are provided by independent contractors and companies to mining companies, construction companies, and others. The mining support activities market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mining support activities market statistics, including mining support activities industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mining support activities market share, detailed mining support activities market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mining support activities industry. This mining support activities market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global mining support activities market grew from $261.69 billion in 2022 to $281.76 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The mining support activities market is expected to grow to $391.33 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.6%. Government policies to support the mining industry is expected to drive the support activities for mining market. Governments are providing subsidies and encouraging foreign direct investments (FDI) in the mining industry. The amount of government support includes the support through governments' public finance institutions such as bilateral development banks and export credit agencies investing in mining projects, fiscal support through budget allocations and tax exemptions, and investments through majority state-owned mining and utility companies. For instance, in 2021, the Ministry of mines of the Government of India, enacted the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2021, and published The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules to facilitate the growth of Mining industry in India and to regulate the industry. These government policies will continue to support the mining processes and thus are projected to increase the growth of support activities for mining market. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a significant restraint on the support activities for mining market in 2020 as governments globally imposed lockdowns and restricted the movement of people and goods to contain the virus. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and spread globally including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the support activities for mining market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. GIS technology is increasingly being used by mining companies to monitor critical factors such as sustainability, geological composition, and compliance. GIS systems capture, record, evaluate and present spatial or geographic data. GIS integrates exploration datasets such as geophysical images, geochemistry, geologic maps, radiometric surveys, boreholes, and mineral deposits leading to efficient discovery of new mineral deposits. This technology also provides 3D visualization tools as it integrates data from various data sources. They are also used in allied industries such as production, mine closure, and reclamation. For instance, according to GISGIG, the global GIS market is expected to reach $12.7 billion by 2024. Major companies in the mining support activities market include The Metallurgical Corp of China, Hochtief AG, PT United Tractors Tbk, Perenti Global Ltd., NRW Holdings Limited, The Weir Group plc, Major Drilling Group International Inc., Aveng Limited, Boart Longyear Ltd., and Foraco International SA. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mining support activities market in 2022. Western Europe was the second largest region in the mining support activities market. The regions covered in the mining support activities market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mining support activities market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The mining support activities market consists of revenue earned by entities by offering supporting activities on a contract or fee basis for coal, metal and nonmetallic mineral (except fuels) mining. Support activities include exploration of minerals, drilling, draining of mines and other support activities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global mining support activities market is segmented - 1) By Type: Coal Mining Support Activities, Metal Mining Support Activities, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Support Activities 2) By Service Provider Type: Independent Contractors, Companies 3) By Application: Mining Companies, Construction Companies, Other Applications Subsegments Covered: Coal Mining Drilling Services, Coal Mining Exploration Services, Coal Mining Draining Services, Other Coal Mining Support Activities, Metal Mining Drilling Services, Metal Mining Exploration Services, Metal Mining Draining Services, Other Metal Mining Support Activities, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Drilling Services, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Exploration Services, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Draining Services, Other Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Support Activities

A desiccant is a hygroscopic substance that absorbs moisture from the environment and protects products from moisture damage. The desiccants are generally used to keep items dry and stable. The main types of desiccants are silica gel, zeolite, activated alumina, activated charcoal, calcium chloride, clay, and other types. Silica gel is defined as a non-crystalline and highly porous form of silica that is used for removing moisture from liquids and gases. It is used as a drying agent that protects certain commercial and food products. The major processes of desiccants include physical adsorption and chemical absorption. The various applications of desiccants include electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, packing, air and gas drying, and other applications. The desiccants market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides desiccants market statistics, including desiccants industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a desiccants market share, detailed desiccants market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the desiccants industry. This desiccant market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global desiccants market size will grow from $0.15 billion in 2022 to $0.16 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The desiccants market is expected to grow from $0.2 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Increasing demand for desiccants in the packaging industry combined with that in consumer products drives the growth of the desiccant market. Desiccant packets are tiny sachets that contain bentonite clay, silica gel, molecular sieve, or other absorbent products to protect goods from humidity, moisture, odors, and other damaging elements. High humidity and moisture in the air lead to product damage in consumer goods, medical devices, and pharmaceutical products. High-cost investment for setting up machinery is restraining the growth of the desiccant market. An increase in machinery setup costs increases the production cost of the desiccants. This may increase the end-user price. Hence, restricting the growth of the market. There is rising demand for desiccants in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and beverages to control humidity in manufacturing and processing products. The rise in carbon percent and increased atmospheric temperature cause damage to products due to the high moisture content in the atmosphere. Various methods of dehumidification are used by these industries to avoid moisture content in their close vicinity. For example, desiccant wheels are the most effective and economical method used to control humidity levels for these industries. Desiccants are compounds or agents used to facilitate a low humidity environment by absorbing moisture content from the air during the storage or maintenance of materials and products. Desiccants are used in the pharmaceutical process chain. The correct selection and use of a desiccant can prevent chemical reactions and ensure the integrity and performance of finished products. For example, Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate mesylate) is packaged in a bottle containing a 30-day supply with a desiccant (drying agent) in the cap to help keep moisture away from the capsules. In October 2022, Ingersoll Rand Inc., an American pumps and pumping equipment company agreed to acquire Air Treatment business of SPX Flow for $525 million. The acquisition expands the product offerings of Ingersoll Rand and enables future growth. Air Treatment business of SPX Flow provides desiccant and refrigerated dryers, filtration systems and purifiers. SPX Flow is a US-based provider of engineered flow components, process equipment, and turn-key systems. Major players in the desiccants market are Porocel, Dow Chemical, INEOS, Fuji Silysia Chemical, Hengye Molecular Sieve, Qingdao Makll, Zeotec Adsorbents Private Limited, and Desicca Chemicals. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the desiccants market in 2022. North America was the second-largest region in the global desiccants market. The regions covered in the global desiccants market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the desiccants market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The desiccant market consists of the sales of indicating silica gel, molecular sieves, calcium oxide and calcium sulfate, montmorillonite clay, and nitrogen desiccants. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global desiccants market is segmented - 1) By Type: Silica Gel, Zeolite, Activated Alumina, Activated Charcoal, Calcium Chloride, Clay, Other Types 2) By Process: Physical Absorption, Chemical Absorption 3) By Application: Electronics, Food, Pharmaceutical, Packing, Air & Gas Drying, Other Applications

Mining is the process of extraction of minerals, metals and other valuable materials from the earth. The main types of mining are mining support activities, general minerals, stones, copper, nickel, lead, zInc., metal ore, coal, lignite, and anthracite. General minerals include mine construction sand and gravel, industrial sand, kaolin and ball clay, clay and ceramic and refractory minerals, potash, soda and borate mineral, phosphate rock, or other chemical and fertilizer minerals mining. The various processes used for mining are underground mining and surface mining. The different service providers include independent contractors and companies. The mining market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides mining market statistics, including mining industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a mining market share, detailed mining market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the mining industry. This mining market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global mining market grew from $2022.6 billion in 2022 to $2145.15 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The mining market is expected to grow to $2775.5 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.7%. Government policies to support the mining industry is expected to drive the mining market. Governments are providing subsidies and encouraging foreign direct investments (FDI) in the mining industry. The amount of government support includes the support through governments' public finance institutions such as bilateral development banks and export credit agencies investing in mining projects, fiscal support through budget allocations and tax exemptions, and investments through majority state-owned mining and utility companies. For instance, in 2021, the Ministry of mines of the Government of India, enacted the Mines and Minerals Amendment Act 2021, and published The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules to facilitate the growth of Mining industry in India and to regulate the industry. These government policies will continue to support the growth of the mining market. Power generation companies are increasingly using alternate sources of energy such as natural gas, nuclear power, and renewable to produce clean and sustainable electricity. The decreasing cost of installation of renewable sources of energy is also driving the use of these sources for power generation. This is expected to act as a restraint on the demand for coal in power generation. According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), coal's share of the total world energy consumption is expected to decline from 22% in 2040. Renewable is expected to be the fastest growing energy source, with their consumption increasing at an average rate of 2.3% per year till 2040. The continuous shift to alternative sources for power generation will restrain the mining market. The use of renewable energy is helping mining companies reduce power costs and control emissions in the mines. As the solar or wind projects are built close to the mine sites, the cost of connecting to the power grid is also reduced. Site-appropriate renewable energy sources are reliable, consistent, and also economical. BHP and RioTinto have started using renewable energy sources in their mines. According to a report published by EY, RioTinto aims to generate 10% of 20MW – 25MW power demand from renewable energy in one of their mines and expects to reduce its diesel use by approximately 4 million liters, and its CO2 emissions by 12,000 tons. Also, in 2020, Rio Tinto approved the development of a large-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage system for its western Australian Koodaideri mine. The solar plant will be one of Australia's largest photovoltaic installations at a mining site once completed. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, renewable energy used by mining companies from various sources include 57% solar thermal, 37% of solar PV, and 4% of wind energy. Major companies in the mining market include BHP Group, Vale S.A., Rio Tinto, Glencore International, Anglo American plc, China Shenhua Energy Company Limited, China Coal Energy Company Limited, The Metallurgical Corp of China, Coal India Ltd and Corporacion Nacional del Cobre de Chile. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the mining market in 2022. North America was the second largest region in the mining market. The regions covered in the mining market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the mining market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Ukraine, and Iran. The mining market consists of sales of minerals, metals and other valuable materials such as sand and gravel, coal and stone extracted from the earth crust. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global mining market is segmented - 1) By Type: Mining Support Activities, General Minerals, Stones, Copper, Nickel, Lead, And Zinc, Metal Ore, Coal, Lignite, And Anthracite 2) By Process: Underground Mining, Surface Mining 3) By Service Provider: Independent Contractors, Companies Subsegments Covered: Coal Mining Support Activities, Metal Mining Support Activities, Nonmetallic Minerals Mining Support Activities, Other General Minerals, Potash, Salt, Magnesite, Sulfur, Kaolin, Asbestos, Feldspar, Boron, Gypsum, Talc, Graphite, Baryte, Bentonite, Diatomite, Lithium, Selenium, Perlite, Vermiculite, Arsenic, Diamond,, Dimension Stones, Crushed Stones, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Gold Ore, Iron Ore, All Other Metal Ores, Silver Ore, Uranium Ore, Vanadium Ore, Coal, Lignite, Anthracite

Clay products and refractories refer to types of materials that are heated and then formed into bricks or other shapes for use in industrial applications. Equipment and tools used in clay product manufacturing include crushers, grinders, wire cutters, high-pressure cylinders, rollers, dryers, and burners. The main types of clay products and refractories are pottery, ceramics, plumbing fixtures, clay building material, and refractories. Pottery refers to the process of making vessels out of clay and other ceramic materials. The process of clay products and refractories includes grinding, cutting, mixing, shaping, and honing. The materials used include quartz, chamotte, sand, sawdust, slag, and pulverized coal. These are used in construction, automobiles, steel making, cosmetics, the food industry, and other end users. The clay products and refractories market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides clay products and refractories market statistics, including clay products and refractories industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with clay products and refractories market share, detailed clay products and refractories market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the clay products and refractories industry. This clay products and refractories market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global clay products and refractories market grew from $146.68 billion in 2022 to $158.08 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The clay products and refractories market is expected to grow to $207.81 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.1%. The growth of the clay product and refractory manufacturing market is aided by stable economic growth forecasted in many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP is 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in end-user markets, thereby driving the clay product and refractory manufacturing market during the forecast period. Major economies globally had positive growth, due to which the interest rates are expected to gradually increase. This will decrease the flow of cheap money that has been available for investment, making it difficult for companies to raise funds. For instance, in August 2021, According to the data by business-standard RBI will hike the interest rates in the first half of 2022. China’s Central Bank also raised the interest rates to limit the flow of capital out of the country. These factors are expected to hurt the clay product and refractory manufacturing market. Many clay product and refractory manufacturing companies are using robotics and automation to improve plant efficiency and productivity. Sensors are being used in various machines to access invaluable data for improving efficiencies and reducing potential breakdowns. For instance, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 1.2 million industrial robots are expected to be deployed by 2025, thus indicating a rise in automation and robotics technology adoption to improve productivity and reduce production costs. Major companies in the clay products and refractories market include LIXIL Group, Internacional De Cerámica, S.A.B. De C.V, Kyocera Corporation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Mohawk Industries, Inc., RHI Magnesita N.V, The Siam Cement Group Public Company Limited, Imerys S.A, Vesuvius plc, and Corning Incorporated. The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clay products and refractories market in 2022. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the clay products and refractories market. The regions covered in the clay products and refractories report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries in the clay products and refractories market include Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam. The clay products and refractories market consists of sales of building brick, paving brick, terra-cotta facing tile, roofing tile, and drainage pipe. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global clay products and refractories market is segmented - 1) By Type: Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixtures, Clay Building Material and Refractories 2) By Process: Grinding, Cutting, Mixing, Shaping, Honing 3) By Material: Quartz, Chamatte, Sand, Sawdust, Slag, Pulverized Coal 4) By End User Vertical: Construction, Automobiles, Steel Making, Cosmetics, Food Industry, Other End Use Verticals

Quartz refers to a mineral consisting of silicon dioxide, and is available in colorless, transparent, or colored hexagonal crystals or in crystalline masses. Quartz is extracted from open-pit mines. These are the minerals that are used as abrasives, foundry sand, hydraulic fracturing proppant, and gemstones. The main types of quartz are engineered quartz stones, quartz sand, quartz pebbles, and quartz crystals. Engineered quartz stones are manufactured from a mix of quartz aggregate chips, a resin binder (typically unsaturated polyester), pigments, and additives. The different grades include high-purity quartz sand, grade I, grade II, and grade III. The various end-users involved are electronics and semiconductors, building and construction, metallurgy, optics and telecommunications, and solar. The quartz market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides quartz market statistics, including quartz industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a quartz market share, detailed quartz market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the quartz industry. This quartz market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global quartz market size grew from $8.52 billion in 2022 to $9.29 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The quartz market size is expected to grow to $12.31 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.3%. An increase in demand for semiconductors is expected to propel the growth of the quartz market going forward. In the semiconductor sector, quartz plates and discs are required to manufacture boats, pedestals, wafers, wafer carriers, and batch processing equipment. Quartz, such as high purity quartz, is used in the semiconductor industry to produce crucibles and quartz glass products such as windows, rods, and tubes. For instance, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), a US-based semiconductor industry, global semiconductor sales totalled $48.8 billion in October 2021, up 24.0 % from $39.4 billion in October 2020 and 1.1% higher than October 2021. Therefore, the increase in demand for semiconductors is driving the growth of the quartz market. Product innovations are a key trend gaining popularity in the quartz market. Companies operating in the quart market are developing new innovative products and are working on research and development to reinforce their position. For instance, in October 2020, Daltile, a US-based manufacturer of ceramic tiles and natural stone, launched two new beautiful marble designs, Patriotic Calacatta and Independence Calacatta. These new quartz products are the largest quartz slab products in the world. These products are made using proprietary design technologies, the most advanced decorative capabilities with exclusive colors and designs. In March 2022, Sibelco, a Belgium-based mining company, acquired Kremer Zand en Grind for an undisclosed amount. The purchase of Kremer is completely consistent with Sibelco's 2025 strategy and its goal of being the world leader in silica sand. Sibelco's client base will grow as a result of the acquisition, which also increases its silica sand deposits and reserves in Western Europe. Kremer Zand en Grind (KZG) is a Dutch producer of wet, dried and calibrated silica sand and gravel. Major players in the quartz market are Baba Quartz, Caesarstone Ltd., DuPont, Creswick Quartz, Jiangsu Pacific Quartz Co. Ltd., Thermofisher Scientific, Quality Quartz Engineering, HanStone Quartz, Saint Gobain Group, Technistone, Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd., Abrisa Technologies, Alicante Surfaces Pvt. Ltd., Beijing Kaide Quartz Co. Ltd., Belenco, Bitto(Dongguan), Cambria, Compac, Cosentino Group, CR Lawrence, Diresco, Heraeus Holding, and Kyocera Corporation. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the quartz market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the quartz market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the quartz market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The quartz market consists of sales of rock crystal, ametrine, amethyst, blue quartz, and citrine. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global quartz market is segmented - 1) By Type: Engineered Quartz Stones, Quartz Sand, Quartz Pebbles, Quartz Crystals, Other Types 2) By Grade: High-Purity Quartz, Grade I, Grade II, Grad III 3) By End User: Electronics and Semiconductors, Solar, Building and Construction, Metallurgy, Optics and Telecommunication, Other End Users

Feldspar is the process of mining feldspar from pegmatite or feldspathic sand deposits. Aplite, which is a fine-grained igneous rock with the same mineralogical composition as granite, also is mined frequently for its feldspar content. The main types of Feldspar are plagioclase and potassium. Plagioclase is any member of the series of abundant feldspar minerals occurring as light-colored, glassy, transparent to translucent, brittle crystals. The end-users involved glass, ceramics, and fillers. The mining type includes underground mining, and surface mining. The various equipment includes excavator, robotic truck, driller and breaker, load haul dump, and others. The various components include hardware, software, and services. The feldspar market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides feldspar market statistics, including feldspar industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a feldspar market share, detailed feldspar market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the feldspar industry. This feldspar market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global feldspar market size will grow from $4.4 billion in 2022 to $4.96 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The feldspar market size is expected to grow from $8.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.7%. The growth in the feldspar market is due to increasing demand for mining, improving technologies, and emerging markets. For instance, in 2022, according to International Trade Administration, a US-based government agency, Mining accounted for almost 10% of the total GDP in 2020, being a major contributor to Australia's economy. Further,according to British Geological Survey, a UK-based government agency, the global production of several minerals such as potash and bauxite increased by more than 5 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year. Companies involved in feldspar are increasingly using low energetic production machines including dust cleaning machines to support the environmental duties and use less energy, which is the major trend in the Feldspar market. Major players in the feldspar market include Imerys, MineraliIndustriali, Sibelco, Sun Minerals, and Quartz Corp. Western Europe was the largest region in the feldspar market in 2022. The regions covered in feldspar market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the feldspar market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, the USA. The feldspar market includes revenues earned by entities by providing mining services through the froth flotation process and conventional open-pit mining method. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The global feldspar market is segmented - 1) By Type: Plagioclase, and Potassium 2) By Mining Type: Underground Mining, Surface Mining