Sulfur |
In 2006, Saudi Arabia produced 2.8 million tonnes of sulfur. Total world production was 65.7 million tonnes. |
Calcium |
Saudi Arabia's production of gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) in 2006 was approx. 500000 tonnes. World production of gypsum in 2006 was 142.5 millions tonnes.
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Iron |
Production of pig iron in Saudi Arabia in 2006 was 3.581 milllion tonnes. Total world production of pig iron in 2006 was 925.8
million tonnes.
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Copper |
In 2006, Saudi Arabia's production of copper by mining was 604 tonnes, total world production was 15.1 million tonnes. |
Barium |
In 2006, Saudi Arabia produced 31000 tonnes of barytes (BaSO4), the main source of barium. World production of barytes in 2006 was 8.8 million tonnes.
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Gold |
In 2006, Saudi Arabia's mine production of gold was 5.182 tonnes. Total amount of gold mined in 2006 was 2310 tonnes. |
Lead |
In 2006, Saudi Arabia's production of refined lead was 38000 tonnes. Total world production of refined lead in 2006 was 8
million tonnes.
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