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Did you know Africa is home to half the world’s gold and one-third of all minerals?
We map the continent’s natural resources 👇
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Did you know Africa is home to half the world’s gold and one-third of all minerals?
We map the continent’s natural resources 👇
🔗: aje.io/yvhnzr
The world extracted some 17.9 billion tonnes of minerals in 2019, according to The World Mining Congress, while Africa produced 1 billion tonnes of minerals worth $406bn.
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Beneath the surface of Africa lies a wealth of mineral resources of enormous value.
These are the most abundant resource for each African country per tonne of production.
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These are the most abundant resource for each African country per tonne of production.
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Most of the electronics we use today are based on a number of minerals – from aluminium to zinc.
In 2021, around 1.5 billion smartphones were sold worldwide.
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In 2021, around 1.5 billion smartphones were sold worldwide.
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South Africa makes the most money from its mineral resources. Nigeria comes in second, followed by Algeria, Angola and Libya.
These 5 countries produce over two-thirds of Africa’s mineral wealth.
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These 5 countries produce over two-thirds of Africa’s mineral wealth.
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Here's more on what you need to know about Africa’s natural resources 👇 aje.io/yvhnzr
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