矿产 (kuàng chǎn): minerals

This country is rich in mineral resources; exports of oil and iron ore make up a large part of its total economy.

Due to over-exploitation, mineral reserves in the region are rapidly decreasing, and the government has to restrict mining activities.

Geologists are exploring the mountainous area, hoping to discover new mineral resources to alleviate the shortage of raw materials.

This company is mainly engaged in mineral trade, importing copper and diamonds from Africa and then selling them to Asian markets.

To protect the environment, many countries have started recycling electronic waste to extract valuable minerals from it, rather than sending it directly to landfills.