Mining companies in South Africa are a significant source of foreign exchange and employment.
Different mines in South Africa produced different minerals, each with a unique value in society.
There are numerous mines in South Africa.
A picture of a gold mine. Photo: @Getty Images (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
TheGovernmentof South Africa and various private companies have invested in mining activities in the country.
These activities have createdjob opportunitiesfor locals and contributed significantly to the country’s economic growth.
Below is a look at different mines in the country.
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They are run by different local andinternational companies.
It is a sedimentary rock formed from the consolidation of vegetation between other rocks.
It forms due to the effects of pressure and heat over millions of years.
An aerial view of an open-pit coal mining plant. Photo: @Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
The countryscoal resourcesrank fifth in the world.
South Africa has total recoverable reserves estimated at 66.7 billion tons.
Below is a list of coal mines in the country.
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Since then, the country has exploited this precious mineral.
Did you know over 50% of allgold reservesare found in South Africa?
A dump truck at a gold mine being loaded. Photo: @Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
The Witwatersrand Basin is the largest gold resource in the world.
Today, the country produces only 4.2% of the worlds gold.
Gold is one of the precious metals that earns the country a lot of money in foreign exchange.
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The country has 86 gold mines.
Below is a list of the top 10gold minesin Johannesburg and other parts of the nation.
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An aerial view of an enormous copper mine at Palabora in South Africa. Photo: @Getty ImagesSource: UGC
Below are the three primary sources of this mineral in the country.
Copper mines in South Africa
In 2018, the country’s mineproduction of copperwas 48,100 metric tonnes.
The number is said to have gone higher since then.
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In 2021, 40,281 tonnes were produced.
Below are the mainsources of copperin the country.
Below is a list of some of the major ones.
Underground platinum and chrome mining tunnels and mining equipment vehicles. Photo: @Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
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This was the beginning ofdiamond discoveriesin the country.
It accounted for 30% of global production.
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Below is a list of the major manganese mines in the nation.
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New technology upgrade at Cullinan Diamond Mine in Gauteng. Photo: @Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
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All deal in platinum.
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AfricanRainbow Mineralsis known for being a leading diversified South African mining and minerals company.
It deals with iron ore, manganese ore, platinum, nickel, and coal.
Anglo American Platinum is South Africa’sleading mining company.
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It owns multiple mines and is the largest in terms of market capitalisation.
The country is blessed with a wide array of naturally occurring mineral reserves.
Many global mining companies have roots in the country.
The nation is rich in natural resources and has large reserves of the most valuable minerals on Earth.
It is one of Africa’s largest producer of various minerals.
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