Mineral nutrition for dairy cattle has advanced considerably in recent decades. The requirements, as well as the entire metabolism of each mineral element, have been demystified by science, attributing accuracy in the predictions of liquid requirements. These advances also allow us to understand the factors that influence absorption, metabolism and their impact on the animal's organism. Among the mineral elements, the macroelements represent the highest cost in the formulation of supplements and/or mineral cores, and often the excessive supplementation of these can cause serious damage to the cows, in addition to contamination of the environment. In this context, this review summarizes the main advances in mineral macroelements nutrition for dairy cattle, as well as their requirements, main sources, functions, absorption, excess and interactions with other mineral elements.