Copper in Africa

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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.

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

Okiep copper mine, South Africa Cornish Beam Pump and Mine Pit, Okiep.JPG
Okiep copper mine, South Africa

Botswana

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Katanga mining area, 1890s Katanga mines.jpg
Katanga mining area, 1890s

Namibia

South Africa

Uganda

Zambia

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Nchanga copper mine, Zambia

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