Antarctica Natural resources

Natural resources: iron ore, chromium, copper, gold, nickel, platinum and other minerals, and coal and hydrocarbons have been found in small noncommercial quantities; none presently exploited; krill, finfish, and crab have been taken by commercial fisheries

Definition: This entry lists a country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of February 21, 2013