Phnom Penh (FN), Nov. 11 – Natural resources are essential for modern manufacturing.

Russia leads globally, with resources worth USD 75 trillion, mainly coal, natural gas, oil, and rare earth metals. As of 2020, Russia holds the largest natural gas reserves at 1.32 quadrillion cubic feet—almost 20% of the global total.

The US ranks second, valued at USD 45 trillion, with resources like coal, timber, natural gas, and gold.

Oil wealth drives Saudi Arabia and Canada, ranking them third and fourth. Saudi Arabia leads in oil, while Canada has uranium and a large lumber industry.

China dominates in coal production, and mineral-rich Brazil and Australia excel in iron ore and coal exports.

This article was originally published on Voronoiapp.
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