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South Africa is famous for its Gold mines.
The country also mines a lot of other metals, including Platinum, Palladium, Copper, Chrome, Nickel, Titanium and very large quantities of Iron ore.
It also has a lot of other naturally occurring minerals of many different varieties like pyrites and diamonds.
Diamonds are formed inside the earth at depths over 100KM below the surface. At this depth, the pressure and the high temperatures( over 1000 degrees) are ideal for diamonds to be formed from graphite to carbon.
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∙ 10y agoAsbestos, diamonds, gold, tungston, copper, lead, zinc, iron, tin, platinum
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∙ 14y ago- Coal
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∙ 12y agoThe most important are: diamonds, gold, platinum, palladium.
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∙ 14y agoMostly Gold and Dimonds (i think :)
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∙ 11y agoGold and platinum.
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Where is copper mined in South Africa?
Gold is mainly found in the Witswatersrand area, which is located in Gauteng province.
What metals are mined?
All metals are originally mined, though some can be obtained by post-mining recycling, eg: crushing and treating old electronics to recover gold.
How many Diamonds are in South Africa?
This question is impossible to answer, since diamonds are mined from the earth. The diamonds in South Africa -- or anywhere -- can't be counted until they are brought to the surface and counted.
Where in Africa are diamonds found?
Diamonds are found in India, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Russia and South Africa, plus additional countries on the African continent. It can be said that commercial diamond mining became popular when a volcanic pipe that brought diamonds to the earth's surface, was found near the city of Kimberly, South Africa in 1867. Diamonds are found on every continent on earth except Europe and Antarctica.
In what south American country have emeralds been mined for more than 400 years?
Columbia, which is in South America, is the place where most emeralds are found today. Historically, emeralds have also been found in Africa, India, and Italy.
Where in South Africa is lead mined?
Lead and other metals (zinc, copper, and silver) are mined by the Black Mountain mine at Aggenys, about 65 km west of Pofadder.
Where in south Africa is iron mined?
where and how iron is mined
What is the world's diamonds are mined in southern Africa?
Yes, diamonds are mined in South Africa.
Does South Africa make diamonds?
No. Diamonds are mined in South Africa.
Does South Africa produce diamonds?
Diamonds are mined in South Africa.
Where is copper mined South Africa?
There is copper mined throughout much of Africa. In South Africa, the major areas for copper mining are Palabora and Northern Cape.
Where was the largest Cullinan diamond mined?
The Cullinan was mined in South Africa, in 1905.
What is the type of mineral mined at Johannesburg in South Africa?
I know South Africa is a rich source if diamonds
What natural resource is mined in south Africa and botswana?
The answer is platinum
What is mined in south Africa about 3.8 km deep?
Gold
What metal is mined both in south Africa and Australia?
Gold>>>>>>
What is mined in NSW?
Some of the minerals and metals mined in New South Wales are:opalssilverleadzincgoldzirconcoppercoaltitaniumSee the related link below for more information about mining in New South Wales.
