Mining, natural stone and marble sector is a sector that covers the extraction, processing and use of minerals. This sector usually includes mineral producers, mineral processing plants and other related organizations. The mining, natural stone and marble industry encompasses many different types of minerals, but most commonly includes the extraction and processing of iron, copper, chromium, gold and other minerals. It also includes the processing and use of natural stones and marbles in this sector. The mining, natural stone and marble sector is of great economic importance worldwide and is expected to maintain this importance in the future.