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Distribution of active mineral exploration sites worldwide by region 2017

Distribution of active mineral exploration sites worldwide in 2017 by region

The data shows the distribution of active mineral exploration sites worldwide in 2017, by region. In that year, Canada had the biggest share of active mineral exploration sites worldwide, at 23%.

Canada 22.72
Australia 21.52
Latin America 19.26
Africa 12.04
United States 9.61
Pacific region 3.2
Rest of world 11.66