Minerals are generally considered non-renewable resources. This means that they do not regenerate or replenish at a rate that is meaningful compared to the time it takes for them to form in the Earth's crust.
Non-renewable resources like minerals can take millions of years to form through geological processes. Once they are extracted and used, they cannot be replaced within a human timescale. While efforts can be made to recycle certain minerals (like metals), the primary sources of these minerals remain finite.
In contrast, renewable resources (like solar energy, wind energy, and certain biological resources) can be replenished naturally over a short period of time.