Have you ever wondered how many items you use each day that are sourced from mining? According to statistics, the average person uses around 16 different minerals daily, sourced from mining. From the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed, mining plays a crucial role in providing the materials for countless everyday items that we rely on.
List of 50 Items that come from Mining
- Smartphone: Copper, Gold, Rare Earth Elements
- Building: Steel, Cement (Limestone)
- Car: Steel, Aluminum, Copper
- Airplane: Aluminum, Titanium
- Train: Steel, Copper
- Pots and Pans: Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Plumbing Pipes: Copper
- Glass Window: Silica
- X-ray Machine: Tungsten, Gadolinium
- Laptop: Copper, Gold, Silicon
- Television: Copper, Rare Earth Elements
- Bicycle: Aluminum, Steel
- Washing Machine: Steel, Zinc
- Refrigerator: Steel, Aluminum
- Toothpaste: Fluoride, Calcium Carbonate
- Cosmetics: Talc, Mica
- Light Bulb: Tungsten, Aluminum
- Battery: Lithium, Cobalt
- Solar Panel: Silicon, Silver
- Wind Turbine: Steel, Rare Earth Elements
- Concrete: Cement (Limestone), Sand
- Roads (Asphalt): Aggregate (Gravel, Sand)
- Jewelry: Gold, Silver
- Ceramic Tiles: Feldspar, Kaolin
- Kitchen Sink: Stainless Steel
- Microwave Oven: Steel, Copper
- Electric Vehicle: Lithium, Nickel
- Printer: Steel, Plastic (Petroleum-derived)
- Eyeglasses: Silica (Glass), Titanium
- Telecommunications Tower: Steel, Copper
- Bridge: Steel, Concrete
- Stainless Steel Cutlery: Chromium, Nickel
- Cement: Limestone, Gypsum
- Fertilizer: Phosphates, Potash
- Agricultural Equipment: Steel, Rubber (Petroleum-derived)
- MRI Scanner: Rare Earth Elements, Copper
- Toilet: Clay, Silica (Porcelain)
- Shampoo: Zinc Pyrithione, Silica (in bottles)
- Car Battery: Lead, Sulfuric Acid
- Street Light: Aluminum, Steel
- Water Heater: Copper, Steel
- Tennis Racket: Aluminum, Graphite
- Golf Clubs: Titanium, Steel
- Batteries (AA/AAA): Zinc, Manganese
- Camera: Glass (Silica), Copper
- Smartwatch: Aluminum, Lithium
- Hoverboard: Lithium, Aluminum
- Electric Drill: Steel, Lithium
- Smart Speaker: Aluminum, Silicon
- Digital Thermometer: Aluminium , Copper
Life without mining would dramatically alter our daily existence; none of these items and many more that we take for granted daily would be possible without mining. For a closer look at how mining supports the renewable energy sector, explore opportunities in Renewable Energy Jobs for Blue Collar Workers. If you’re interested in the minerals driving high-demand industries, don’t miss Top 10 In-Demand Critical Minerals and Critical Minerals. Mining’s influence even extends to fields like agriculture and healthcare—discover more about these connections in Mining and Agriculture Jobs for Veterans.
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