{UAH} Top 15 Mineral-Rich Countries In Africa

Top 15 Mineral-Rich Countries In Africa

1. Nigeria🇳🇬

Almost essential economy of the continent, it is the leading producer and exporter of crude oil. Also, it is the fifth Oil Producer in the world in the OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries). Oil thus represents 40% of the country's gross domestic product. It also has other under-exploited natural resources such as gas, coal, gold, and bauxite. Employing 60% of the working population, its agricultural sector also remains under-exploited.

2. Botswana🇧🇼

The world's leading producer of diamonds (by value), the majority of which are gem quality. He alone owns 35% of African diamonds. Beside these diamonds, gold, nickel, soda ash and copper are mined there.

3. South Africa🇿🇦

It is a nation with a huge, diverse mineral potential. It is notably world number one in the production of chromium, manganese, platinum, vanadium, vermiculite, and number two in the production of ilmenite, palladium, rutile and zirconium.

4. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)🇨🇩

Every mobile phone contains coltan, and the DRC is the world's largest producer. It is one of the giants producer of diamonds and copper in Africa, with respectively 34 and 13% of the total production of the continent. Finally, its mineral deposits are estimated at $ 24 trillion.

5. Namibia🇳🇦

It has an annual income of which a quarter comes from uranium receipts. Its diverse mining industry is on the rise, with significant sales increasing year on year.

6. Mozambique🇲🇿

A major player in African aluminum production, with 32% of the total. It also exploits gas and coal.

7. Zambia🇿🇲

The main producer of copper on the continent, it is believed to house between 65 and 77% of the copper supply. An excellent conductor of heat, it is mainly used for electrical wiring in building construction. Allied with iron and other metals, it gives brass and bronze. The country is able to create jobs for its citizens, thus contributing to the gross

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