[INFOGRAPHIC] Mining in South Africa
South Africa is one of the top mining regions in the world. Famous for its abundance of profitable mineral resources such as gold, diamonds, coal and platinum, the country is estimated to have the world’s fifth-largest mining sector in terms of GDP value.
The following infographic breaks down some facts and figures to know about the mining industry in South Africa.
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