Top 20 Global Mining Firms, 2015 vs. 2025: China’s Majors Have Become Global Heavyweights
Over the last decade, Chinese firms surged into the global mining elite, now accounting for 2 of the top 5.
Over the last decade, Chinese firms surged into the global mining elite, now accounting for 2 of the top 5.
Shenhua’s scale underscores China’s continued dependence on coal, while Zijin’s rise anchors China’s position in the global energy transition.
In 2024, the top ten importers bought nearly USD 700 billion more than the top ten exporters supplied.