When comparing global mineral commodity prices in the first half of 2023 (H1 2023) versus H1 2019, the overall prices of many prominent mineral commodities increased significantly. Most significantly during that timeframe, the price of lithium carbonate increased by more than *** percent. The prices for cobalt and palladium, however, only increased by ***** percent over that timeframe.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Commodity: Nonmetallic Mineral Products: Other Minerals and Earths, Treated (WPU139902096) from Dec 2014 to May 2025 about nonmetallic, minerals, commodities, PPI, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

This statistic shows the average unit value of industrial minerals mined in the United States in 2015, by mineral. In that year, the average unit value of clays produced at surface mines in the U.S. had an average value of ***** U.S. dollars per metric ton.

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In 2020, marble had the highest price per metric ton compared to other minerals used for construction in Thailand, amounting to 520 Thai baht per metric ton. Significant minerals in the construction industry, however, include basalt and limestone.

In 2021, copper was the most expensive compares to other base metal minerals in Thailand, amounting to around 241.4 thousand Thai baht per metric ton. The majority of base metal resources were found in the country's southern region.

Graph and download economic data for Producer Price Index by Industry: Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing: Mineral Processing and Beneficiation Machinery (Except Parts Sold Separately) (PCU3331313331313) from Jun 1981 to Sep 2019 about minerals, processed, parts, machinery, mining, equipment, manufacturing, PPI, industry, inflation, price index, indexes, price, and USA.

Metal Industry Indicators (MII) is a monthly newsletter that analyzes and forecasts the economic health of five metal-processing industries: primary metals, steel, copper, primary and secondary aluminum, and aluminum mill products. The MII presents composite leading and coincident indexes of a set of indicators that historically have proven to lead or coincide with the major business cycle changes in these industries. The indexes were developed in cooperation with the Center for International Business Cycle Research at Columbia University. Each month, these indexes are analyzed along with any economy-wide occurrences that would affect the metals industries. Stone, Clay, Glass, and Concrete Products Industry Indicators (IMII) is a monthly newsletter that analyzes and forecasts the economic health of four industrial-mineral-processing industries: stone, clay, glass, and concrete products. The IMII presents composite leading and coincident indexes of a set of indicators that historically have proven to lead or coincide with the major business cycle changes in these industries. The indexes were developed cooperation with the Center for International Business Cycle Research at Columbia University. Each month, these indexes are analyzed along with any economy-wide occurrences that would affect the industrial minerals industries.

Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Nickel data was reported at 15,415.000 USD/DMTU in May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,539.690 USD/DMTU for Apr 2025. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Nickel data is updated monthly, averaging 16,163.115 USD/DMTU from Oct 2017 (Median) to May 2025, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 35,995.300 USD/DMTU in Apr 2022 and a record low of 10,890.680 USD/DMTU in Jan 2019. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Nickel data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Mineral and Coal. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table ID.BAG004: Referred Coal and Minerals Price.

United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Nonmetallic Mineral Products: All Other Nonmetallic Minerals, Including Talc and Gypsum was 405.22300 Index Jun 1985=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Nonmetallic Mineral Products: All Other Nonmetallic Minerals, Including Talc and Gypsum reached a record high of 456.00600 in March of 2024 and a record low of 99.50000 in December of 1985. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Nonmetallic Mineral Products: All Other Nonmetallic Minerals, Including Talc and Gypsum - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Lithium had one of the lowest trade values among battery minerals worldwide in 2019 at ***** billion U.S. dollars. Due to increased investments in projects and demand for battery minerals, by 2030 lithium is expected to have a higher trade value than cobalt and platinum.

Nigeria GDP: Basic Prices: Industry: MQ: Solid Minerals: Metal Ores data was reported at 7,933.196 NGN mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,742.733 NGN mn for 2016. Nigeria GDP: Basic Prices: Industry: MQ: Solid Minerals: Metal Ores data is updated yearly, averaging 697.676 NGN mn from Dec 1981 (Median) to 2017, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,933.196 NGN mn in 2017 and a record low of 110.761 NGN mn in 1986. Nigeria GDP: Basic Prices: Industry: MQ: Solid Minerals: Metal Ores data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Nigeria – Table NG.A007: GDP: by Industry: Current Price: Annual.

In 2021, glass sand was the most expensive industrial ceramic mineral in Thailand, amounting to 990 Thai baht per metric ton. Industrial ceramic mineral deposits in Thailand are found in the central region and the northern parts of the country.

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In 2021, gypsum was the most expensive industrial cement mineral in Thailand, amounting to 565 Thai baht per metric ton. Significant minerals used for construction in Thailand include basalt and limestone.

Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Titanium Concentrate data was reported at 10.710 USD/DMTU in May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.720 USD/DMTU for Apr 2025. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Titanium Concentrate data is updated monthly, averaging 10.970 USD/DMTU from Oct 2017 (Median) to May 2025, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.270 USD/DMTU in Jul 2022 and a record low of 8.980 USD/DMTU in Dec 2020. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Titanium Concentrate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Mineral and Coal. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table ID.BAG004: Referred Coal and Minerals Price.

Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Manganese data was reported at 3.000 USD/DMTU in May 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.030 USD/DMTU for Apr 2025. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Manganese data is updated monthly, averaging 4.080 USD/DMTU from Oct 2017 (Median) to May 2025, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.410 USD/DMTU in May 2018 and a record low of 2.980 USD/DMTU in Feb 2025. Indonesia Referred Price: Mineral: Manganese data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Directorate General of Mineral and Coal. The data is categorized under Indonesia Premium Database’s Mining and Manufacturing Sector – Table ID.BAG004: Referred Coal and Minerals Price.

Exploration activity has remained volatile over the past few years because of fluctuating commodity prices and inflationary pressures. Supply chain disruptions driven by the pandemic elevated commodity prices, spurring drilling activity to its peak of over 12.5 million metres drilled in 2021-22. However, as commodity prices softened and inflationary pressures mounted, the appetite for exploration activity has dampened, causing drilling activity to retreat from its peak and slump over the two years through 2023-24. Despite this, inflationary pressures, driven by labour shortages and supply constraints, have lifted input costs, offsetting exploration expenditure declines even as activity remains subdued. Established miners have focused on brownfield exploration, expanding and prolonging existing mines thanks to their lower risk and more predictable returns. Greenfield exploration is more speculative, and less than 1.0% of projects transition to mining operations. This higher risk, coupled with volatile commodity prices and heightened interest rates, has undermined investor enthusiasm for greenfield ventures. Still, rising global demand for base metals and critical minerals, along with government-led initiatives, has sustained greenfield exploration. These programs, like Exploring for the Future and the Junior Minerals Exploration Incentive, have boosted investor and explorer interest through essential data and funding, helping companies reduce uncertainty and explore underexplored territories. Mineral exploration expenditure is expected to climb at an annualised 3.5% over the five years through 2024-25, to $4.2 billion. This includes an expected 4.8% slump in 2024-25 because of softening exploration activity driven by low commodity prices. Net zero targets and supportive government policies will spur exploration for base metals and critical minerals, as these commodities are crucial inputs for energy transition. While commodity prices are forecast to remain low and restrain exploration in the short term, longer-term state and federal government strategies like Australia's Critical Minerals Strategy will support greenfield exploration. Brownfield exploration is set to underpin exploration expenditures as miners aim to optimise production scales as a result of mounting global competition, but high interest rates and low commodity prices could limit spending in the near term. Over the medium term, as inflation moderates, easing monetary policies worldwide should elevate exploration budgets. Global competition will intensify, with cost pressures and the allure of lower-cost international deposits prompting domestic giants to scout for opportunities abroad, weighing on domestic exploration expenditures. Mineral exploration expenditure is forecast to expand at an annualised 1.1% through 2029-30 to $4.4 billion

According to ** decision makers in the global mining and metals industry who participated in the survey, a ** percent share of the respondents stated that copper prices are more likely to recover the quickest post-COVID-19.

Other mineral commodity prices, such as nickel, coal, and aluminum, are not expected to recover as easily as copper and gold following the pandemic. For instance, the global demand for coal fell significantly during the pandemic, which led to prices falling sharply.