Mineral resources in Baotou feature great varieties, large reserves, high grade, concentrated distribution and easy exploitation, especially the metal mineral resources are richly endowed by nature, of which the rare earth mine is not only the advantageous resources of Baotou, but also the treasure of national mineral resources. There are 74 minerals found in Baotou including 14 types of mineral products. The main metallic minerals are iron, rare earth, niobium, titanium, manganese, gold, copper and other 30 minerals. Non-metallic minerals are 40 minerals like limestone, dolomite, vein quartz, fluorite, silica, asbestos, graphite, mica, gypsum, marble, granite, calcite, perlite, apatite, potash feldspar, jewelry stone, amethyst, ross quartz, covellite, kaolin, whitening clay, brick clay, etc. Energy minerals involve with coal, oil shale, etc.