* Precious metals: The Bahamas does not have any significant deposits of precious metals such as gold, silver, or platinum.
* Fossil fuels: The Bahamas also lacks commercially viable reserves of fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, or coal.
* Minerals: While The Bahamas does have some deposits of minerals such as limestone, aragonite, and salt, these are not in sufficient quantities or of sufficient quality to be economically viable for large-scale exploitation.
* Freshwater resources: The Bahamas has limited freshwater resources due to its small size and limited rainfall. The country relies heavily on desalination plants and rainwater collection to meet its freshwater needs.