Minerals produced
| Mineral | Production | Share of world | World rank | Reserves share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten critical | 1,900 t W content | 2.3% | 3 | No data |
| Graphite (natural) critical | 8,100 t | 0.5% | 9 | 0.6% |
| Molybdenum | 800 t Mo content | 0.3% | 13 | 0.5% |
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026. Rank is among reporting countries.
Mines and deposits
| Site | Commodities | Status | Operator | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaechon | Graphite | Operating | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Kanggye-Deposits | Graphite | Operating | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Songjin Deposits | Graphite | Operating | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Yonghung Deposits | Graphite | Operating | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Chelsan | Rare earths | Operating | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Munpyong Pb | Lead | Processing plant | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Munpyongzn | Zinc | Processing plant | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Nampo Pb | Lead | Processing plant | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Nampozn | Zinc | Processing plant | Not stated | USGS MRDS |
| Geomdeok mine | Lead, Zinc | Listed, status not stated | Not stated | Wikidata |
| Jeongchon mine | Graphite | Listed, status not stated | Not stated | Wikidata |
| Mannyon mine | Tungsten | Listed, status not stated | Not stated | Wikidata |
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Power capacity by fuel
| Largest plants | Fuel | Capacity | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pukchang power station | Coal | 1,600 MW | Pukchang Thermal Plant Complex |
| Supung | Hydro | 700 MW | Not stated |
| East Pyongyang power station | Coal | 500 MW | Ministry of Electric Power |
| Hamhung | Coal | 500 MW | Not stated |
| The March 17th Power Plant | Hydro | 482 MW | Not stated |
| Chongjin City power station | Coal | 450 MW | Ministry of Electric Power |
| Pochon | Hydro | 400 MW | Not stated |
| Pyongyang power station | Coal | 400 MW | Pyongyang Power Plant |
Source: WRI Global Power Plant Database v1.3 (CC BY 4.0). Plants of about 1 MW and above, data mostly 2018 to 2021.
Mine and deposit locations combine the USGS Mineral Resources Data System (public domain, last updated 2022, strongest for the United States and the Americas) and Wikidata (CC0, notable named mines). Coverage is uneven and partly historical, and status can be out of date: this is not a complete or current registry, and a point on the map is not an offer, a licence or evidence of a legal right. Production and reserve figures are from the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries and are rounded estimates. Power plants are from the WRI Global Power Plant Database (CC BY 4.0), mostly 2018 to 2021. Nothing here is investment, legal or technical advice.