Beryl, which contains about 4 percent beryllium, is the principal mineral mined in the rest of the world. The United States is the world's leading producer of beryllium ore and one of only three countries (the others being China and Kazakhstan) known to process beryllium ores and concentrates into beryllium products.

Where is beryllium mined in the world?

The United States is the world's largest beryllium mine producer by far, with production sitting at 150 metric tons in 2020. China was distantly the second largest producer in the world, with 70 metric tons produced that year.

Where is beryllium found in the USA?

Materion Corp. is the only producer of beryllium ore in the United States. The Spor Mountain area in Utah is currently the largest supplier of beryllium in the United States, with a proven 14,000 tons of beryllium reserves mined by open pit.