The total volume of workable mineral deposits is an insignificant fraction i.e. one per cent of the earth’s crust. We are rapidly consuming mineral resources that took millions of years to be created and concentrated. The geological processes of mineral formation are so slow that the rates of replenishment are infinitely small in comparison to the present rates of consumption. Mineral resources are,therefore, finite and non-renewable. Hence their conservation is essential. Three methods to conserve minerals: (i) Mineral resources should be used in planned and sustainable manner. (ii) Improved technology need to be constantly evolved to allow use of low grade ores at low costs. (iii) Recycling of metals, using scraps metals and other substitutes are steps in conserving our mineral resources for the future.