Fluorspar mines: where fluorspar is mined
Where fluorspar is mined: China (60%), Mexico (15%), Mongolia (15%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 1 mine from open mine databases and 5 projects held by listed companies.
The full fluorspar story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Fluorspar mines in Africa
1 African country has fluorspar mines or projects here: South Africa.
Fluorspar mines in South Africa
South Africa. South Africa mined 4.1% of the world's fluorspar in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vergenoeg | 152,934 t (2009) |
Fluorspar mines in Vietnam
Vietnam. Vietnam mined 1.6% of the world's fluorspar in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nui Phao tungsten-polymetallic mine (Nui Phao Mining Company) | Masan High-Tech Materials | Producing | Dai Tu district |
| Nui Phao Expansion and Nui Chiem areas | Masan High-Tech Materials | Exploration | Thai Nguyen province |
Fluorspar mines in Australia
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speewah Fluorite Project | Tivan | Development | Western Australia |
| Sandover Fluorite Project | Tivan | Exploration | Northern Territory |
Fluorspar mines in Sweden
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storuman fluorspar | Tertiary Minerals | Development | Vasterbotten |
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS.