Non-energy Mineral Resources Extractions and Natural Mineral Withdrawals

Istat releases data on the extractions of non-energy mineral resources and natural mineral waters (Years 2013-2023) in the IstatData data warehouse, Theme “Environment and Energy” – Sub-theme “Quarries and Mines”.

The disseminated statistics represent the main results of the Istat Survey on Anthropogenic Pressure and Natural Risks (included in the National Statistical Programme code IST-02190) which annually collects data on authorized extraction sites of quarries and mines in Italy and on the related mineral resources extractions, for updating the Istat Geo-Mining Database.

Statistical information produced on the mining theme provides an updated picture of the phenomenon at territorial level, with particular reference to environmental aspects, and responds to growing institutional and scientific information needs (national and international) on mineral raw materials, fundamental inputs for the industrial system and the energy transition (EC Critical Raw Materials Act 2024).

Statistics on extraction sites are released at national and regional level (NUTS 2), broken down by type (quarry and mine) and by activity status (active, inactive, closed, and suspended sites in the reference year). Furthermore, statistical measures expressed in physical units (of weight and volume) on the extractions of non-energy mineral resources by aggregate and lithological type (classifications of the International Mineralogical Association IMA) and of natural mineral waters are disseminated at national and regional level (NUTS2).

The Extraction Intensity Indicator (IE) measures the quantity of mineral resources extracted per square kilometer and provides a quantitative description of the pressures on territory and natural environment linked to mining activities. This indicator is calculated for the withdrawals of both non-energy mineral resources and mineral water by Region (NUTS 2) (Years 2013-2023).

For information:

Istat National Statistical Office of Italy – Directorate of Environmental and Territorial Statistics

Donatella Vignani

vignani@istat.it

Giovanni Lombardo

lombardo@istat.it

Aldo Mercadante

aldo.mercadante@istat.it