Diamonds -many diamond mines (some used to use child labor to get the diamonds out). The continent is also very rich in gold, platinum, cobalt, copper and iridium and other rare metals. It also has oil reserves.
Diamonds
Mineral resources made South Africa a place of interest to the international community. The Dutch and the British fought over control of South Africa's diamond and gold resources.
oil
It is true that the continent of Africa has a wealth of mineral resources. Whether this should be interpreted as a blessing from God, is open to debate.
Two of early West Africa's important mineral resources are gold and salt mines it also became a source of great wealth.
Two of early West Africa's important mineral resources are gold and salt mines it also became a source of great wealth.
Gold and salt
Gold and salt
Yes, South Africa has important reserves of gold and uranium.
Africa is rich in mineral resources due to its geological history of mineral formation, diverse geological features, and ancient mountain-building processes. The continent has undergone complex tectonic activities over millions of years, creating an abundance of minerals such as gold, diamond, platinum, and copper. Additionally, Africa's varied climatic conditions and soil composition have contributed to the formation of valuable mineral deposits.
some products of mineral resources are any brick or stone buildings any metal products.
Copper is the main mineral resource of Zambia.