Copper in Africa

Copper is one of the world's most important industrial minerals, and Africa is an important world producer. While output is traditionally dominated by Zambia, South Africa and Katanga Province in the south of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, many African nations contribute to copper production, and many African nations have undeveloped ore resources.

Cobalt, another important industrial metal, is often mined in conjunction with copper.

Okiep copper mine, South Africa

Botswana

Democratic Republic of the Congo
Katanga mining area, 1890s

Namibia
  • Weatherly (formerly Ongopolo Mining and Processing) – Matchless Mine Western Extension and Otjihase Mine near Windhoek[3][4]

South Africa
  • Palabora Mining Company [5]
  • Rio Tinto[6]

Uganda

Zambia
Nchanga copper mine, Zambia

See also

References
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  2. African Business, March 2010, p67
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  6. Rio Tinto Copper Mine, Palabora, South Africa. Mining Technology. Retrieved on 2011-05-27.
  7. Aanyu, Rehema (22 August 2013). "Exploring My Uganda: The Kilembe Mines". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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