Mining industry in colombia - general overview

Abstract

An overview of the Colombian economy is presented, with the greatest stress on mining sector position between 2000 and 2016. The most important aspects of Colombian mining industry are presented, and the sector is characterized in terms of mining and environmental issues. Historical evolution of the mining sector in terms of production and prices is discussed. Overall picture of the mining industry income, employment generation, reserves of the most important minerals, as well as direct foreign investment in the sector are given. Finally, data on exports of the most important minerals produced in Colombia are presented.