Resource extraction is the process of taking natural resources from the Earth. It includes activities such as mining, drilling, and logging. These processes are carried out by companies and industries.

Coal may be mined from underground, oil may be drilled from deep below the surface, and trees may be cut for timber. These activities take place in many regions, including deserts, forests, and oceans. Extraction sites can range from small operations to large industrial projects.

Resource extraction provides materials used in production. It is part of global economic systems and supply chains.