Largest US natural resource extraction sites abroad
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Oil and Gas:
ExxonMobil: As one of the world’s largest publicly traded oil and gas companies, ExxonMobil has operations in various countries. Significant examples have included oil fields in Guyana, offshore operations in Nigeria, and involvement in the Middle East, particularly in countries like Iraq and the United Arab Emirates.
Chevron: Chevron has substantial international operations, including major projects in Kazakhstan (such as the Tengiz and Kashagan fields) and in African countries like Angola and Nigeria.
Mining and Minerals:
Freeport-McMoRan: This company is a major player in the global mining industry. One of their most significant operations is the Grasberg mine in Indonesia, one of the world’s largest gold mines and also a major copper mine.
Newmont Corporation: As one of the world’s leading gold mining companies, Newmont operates mines in several countries, including Ghana, Australia, and Peru.
Agricultural Resources:
Cargill and ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company): These companies, among the world’s largest agricultural corporations, have extensive operations abroad in various aspects of food production, processing, and commodities trading. Their activities include soybean and palm oil production in countries like Brazil and Indonesia.
Technology and Rare Earth Elements:
While not directly involved in extraction, major U.S. technology firms rely heavily on rare earth elements and other critical minerals for manufacturing electronic devices. These companies often source these materials from large mines in countries like Australia, Chile, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
