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Principally for export. Obviously a good deal of the coal is or was used within the country, but the main markets for gem and industrial diamonds are abroad, earning money for the country.
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Does the continent Africa have a resource in coal?
Given that Africa is the biggest provider of the worlds diamonds and since Coal is essential for the production of diamonds it would stand to reason that Africa has quite large coal resources
What are the major minerals found in Africa?
ironcopperplatinumaluminumgoldcoaluraniumasbestosdiamonds
What used to be called black diamonds?
Coal has been called 'black diamonds'. This is probably because coal and diamonds are both formed from carbon.
What natural resources where in Africa?
Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Gold, Oil, Coal.
What are 4 resources in Africa that the United States relies on?
Diamonds, gold, timber and coal
What 2 minerals have had a giant impact on modern history of south Africa?
Gold and Diamonds/Coal
South Africa is very rich in gold and what?
* Diamonds * Culture diversity * Coal * Platinum * Oil
Is diamonds made of coal?
No. Diamonds and coal are both allotropes of carbon. Coal and diamonds are not made from one another.
Why does coal turn into diamonds?
Diamonds are not made of coal. Diamonds are made from carbon, which is also true of coal. Both are allotropes of carbon.
What are the causes of coal mining?
Coal mining is done to collect coal, which can be used for a number of things. Coal can be used for burning in power plants for electricity, and can be condensed into diamonds.
When was Diamonds in the Coal created?
Diamonds in the Coal was created on 1992-01-14.
What element is found in coal or diamonds?
Coal and diamonds are both forms of carbon.
