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South Africa, known throughout the world as a treasure trove, boasts an abundance of mineral resources, producing and owning a significant proportion of the world's minerals. South Africa's wealth has been built on the country's vast resources - nearly 90% of the platinum metals on Earth, 80% of the manganese, 73% of the chrome, 45% of the vanadium and 41% of the gold. Only crude oil and bauxite are not found here. **SA's share of world reserves & production **  //(Data source: Department of Minerals and Energy )// The country is a leading producer of precious metals such as gold and platinum, as well as of base metals and coal. It is the world's fourth-largest producer of **DIAMONDS**. And experts believe there is still considerable potential for the discovery of other world-class deposits in areas that have yet to be fully exploited!

Click on the links below to learn more about certain South African minerals: [|South African Diamonds] [|South African Coal]  [|South African Gold] [|South African Zirconium]

BIBLIOGRAPHIES

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"Minerals and Mining in South Africa." [|www.southafrica.info]. May 2008. Brand South Africa.Web.29 April 2010.

"Gold Mining in South Africa." [|www.mbendi.com]. 29 April 2010. Mbendi Informational Services. Web. 29 April 2010.

"Natural resources in South Africa." [|www.southafricaweb.co.za]. 2009. South Africa Web. Web. 3 May 2010. 