Mining is the activity of extracting economically valuable minerals or other substances from the ground in deposits with a high concentration of minerals. Mining extracts substances such as bauxite, coal, diamonds, iron, rare metals, lead, limestone, nickel, phosphorus, rock salt, tin, uranium and molybdenum.
Southeast Asia in this report includes 10 countries: Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Brunei, Laos and Cambodia. With a total population of over 600 million by the end of 2021, Southeast Asia has an overall economic growth rate higher than the global average and is one of the key drivers of future global economic growth.
Due to the degree of economic development, technology level and other reasons, the mineral resources in Southeast Asia are less explored. However, as far as the proven resources are concerned, Southeast Asia is rich in mineral resources, and the main minerals include: copper, gold, nickel, aluminum, tin, titanium, antimony, silver, potash, gypsum, barite and phosphorus, as well as iron, zinc, lead, chromium, manganese, cobalt, kaolin, etc.
Copper has good electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance and ductility. Copper has a wide range of uses in industry. This includes the electrical industry, machinery manufacturing, transportation, construction, etc. Copper is very unevenly distributed around the world, with some major industrial countries lacking copper resources, while Southeast Asia has abundant copper resources.
According to incomplete statistics, the proven reserves of copper in Southeast Asia are about 120 million tons, accounting for more than 15% of the global total.
Copper mines in Southeast Asia are mainly located in the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar and other countries. The Philippines is the largest copper producing country in Southeast Asia, dominated by porphyry copper ore, which is distributed in many parts of the country.
Indonesia is a major copper resource country in the world, with deposits mostly located in Mount Aisberg and Glasberg in Papua Province. Most of Indonesia’s copper ore is exported directly overseas without processing, making it one of the world’s leading copper exporters.
In recent years, the production of copper in Laos has been growing rapidly, mainly from the Xaiboun mine in Savannakhet province and the Foukem copper and gold mine in Xaisomboun province.
CRI expects that in 2023-2032, more and more foreign companies will set up copper and other mineral mining enterprises in Southeast Asia, and Southeast Asia’s mineral exports are expected to continue to rise.


Topics covered:

Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry Status and Major Sources in 2018-2022
What is the Impact of COVID-19 on Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry?
Which Companies are the Major Players in Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry Market and What are their Competitive Benchmarks?
Key Drivers and Market Opportunities in Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry
What are the Key Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities for Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry during 2023-2032?
What is the Expected Revenue of Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry during 2023-2032?
What are the Strategies Adopted by the Key Players in the Market to Increase Their Market Share in the Industry?
What are the Competitive Advantages of the Major Players in Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry Market?
Which Segment of Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry is Expected to Dominate the Market in 2032?
What are the Major Adverse Factors Facing Southeast Asia Copper Ore Industry?