Mining companies global market cap ranking 2026| Statista

Leading mining companies worldwide based on market capitalization as of September 28, 2026 (in billion U.S. dollars)

Characteristic	Market capitalization in billion U.S. dollars
BHP Group	215.94
Southern Copper	172.17
China Shenhua Energy	155.63
Rio Tinto	153.78
Newmont	127.94
Zijin Mining	116.36
Freeport-McMoRan	103.83
Grupo México	98.83
Agnico Eagle Mines	98.47
Glencore	87.28

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September 2026

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Worldwide

Survey time period

September 28, 2026

Supplementary notes

Data shows only the top mining companies and mining companies that are not publicly traded are excluded. A mining company is a company that owns or manages mines that extract valuable minerals or metals such as copper, gold, silver or coal from the earth.

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As of September 28, 2026, mining company BHP Group reached a market capitalization of nearly 216 billion U.S. dollars. The company specializes in mining and selling iron ore, copper, and coal.

Top mining companies worldwide

Based on market capitalization in 2026, BHP, Rio Tinto, and Southern Copper were the three leading mining companies in the world. Rio Tinto's main segments are categorized based on the company's main mineral products produced: aluminum, iron ore, copper, and other minerals.

Where gold mining companies are based

Several of the world's largest gold mining companies are headquartered in Canada. Barrick Gold and Agnico Eagle Mines are both based in Canada and are among the largest mining companies in the world. However, gold producers from South Africa, the United States, Australia, and other countries are also among the global leaders in gold production. Regulations have been formed in order to harmonize and stabilize the mining sector, especially within mineral-rich countries.