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INTERGEO

INTERGEO

Munich, Germany
15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026
bauma CHINA

bauma CHINA

Shanghai, China
24 Nov 2026 - 27 Nov 2026
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Mining

What is the mining industry?

The mining industry is one of the most significant, time-honoured and beneficial segments. It includes goods and services related to the mining process. It includes extracting, processing, and using natural resources from the earth. These include oil, gas, metals, and minerals. These are obtainable using four primary mining techniques. Examples include surface, in situ, placer, and underground mining. The industry also involves transporting unprocessed materials to processing sites. It results in the industry spanning over thousands of companies.

Is the sector extensive and reliable?

After processing, many industries can use the sector's ready materials. These include the energy, oil, gas, construction, electronics, jewellery, metalworking, and packaging sectors. The watch, consumer goods, chemical and industrial technology segments also use its products. The aerospace, automotive, railway, medical, electrical and plastics industries also use them. The sector is also linked to the environment, transport, and logistics sectors. As a result, the industry employs over 3.7 million professionals.

Is the sector of high value?

As a result of its extensive network and vital wares, the mining industry is of high value. For example, it has recently reached a market size of around $2.1 trillion. The mining sector often implements innovations. It ensures the high quality of its wares and meets the latest challenges. These are presented during biannual trade expositions that attract tens of thousandsat attract tens of thousands of participants of participants.