The data displays the ten leading mining companies worldwide based on market value as of June 2018. The values are based on the 2018 Financial Times Equity list of the leading global companies. As of June 2018, mining company BHP Billiton (one of the biggest coal companies, among other minerals) reached a market value of over 132 billion USD.
Top mining companies worldwide based on market value
Modern mining includes ore bodies which can harbor metal, coal, gemstone, and potash. Oil and gas extraction remains one of the most economically important sectors within mining operations.
