7 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Nope
Russia has their own minerals/////////-----Russia holds one of the world's largest and most diverse mineral and resource bases, accounting for a massive share of global production in industrial metals, fossil fuels, and critical minerals. [1, 2, 3]
Major Mineral & Resource Reserves
- Nickel & Palladium: Russia is a leading global producer and exporter, crucial for electronics and automotive manufacturing. [1]
- Rare Earth Elements (REEs): Holds massive estimated reserves (around 28.5 to 28.7 million tons, ranking among the world's largest), though domestic processing currently accounts for only about 1% of global output. [1, 2]
- Energy Fuels: Possesses the world's largest natural gas reserves, second-largest coal reserves, and substantial oil and uranium deposits. [1, 2]
- Industrial Metals: Major global output includes copper, aluminum, vanadium, and silicon. [1]