There are several types of minerals: metallic, non-metallic a nd hydrocarbons, which were formed millions of years ago and have remained in the Earth's crust.

The distribution of the minerals is scattered across the entire crust:

The great mountain ranges hold desposits that contain:

COPPER

ALUMINUM

LEAD

SULFUR

SODIUM SULFATE

SAND AND OTHER MINERALS

The deposits of hydrocarbons, oil and gas are located in depressions or flat regions that allowed sedimentary processes mainly of marine origin.