Beneath the surface of a few countries around the world, there lies an extraordinary share of the planet’s most important mineral wealth. These reserves help to do a whole host of things, such as powering cities, building infrastructure, manufacturing technology, and even producing food.
Some nations have an incredibly massive reserve of certain minerals due to their location. Geology, climate, ancient oceans, volcanic activity, and millions of years of natural change have shaped where these resources are found. So, which countries boast the biggest reserves? Click on to find out.