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Although minerals account for more than half of Africa's exports, only a handful of countries have mines. Libya, Nigeria, Algeria, Zambia, and South Africa produce more than four-fifths of all Africa's minerals, including gold, platinum, copper, and diamonds. In this photo, South African workers mine crystal extracts. South Africa is Africa's most industrialized country and the world's largest producer of gold. |
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