This document discusses mineral resources and includes the following key points: - Mineral resources are naturally occurring substances that are mostly solid and inorganic, and provide over 95% of energy, 80% of industrial raw materials, and 70% of agricultural production materials. - Minerals can be divided into metallic and non-metallic categories. Metallic minerals contain metals and have lustrous properties while non-metallic minerals do not contain metals. - Major metallic minerals include iron, aluminum, copper, zinc and gold. Non-metallic minerals include stone, sand, gypsum and uranium. - Minerals are used across many industries from electronics to construction to jewelry manufacturing. Conservation efforts focus on sustainable