SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -South Africa is rich in a variety of minerals. In addition to diamonds and gold, the country also contains reserves of iron ore, platinum, manganese, chromium, copper, uranium, silver, beryllium, and titanium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diamond and gold production are now well down from their peaks, though South Africa is still fifth in worldwide gold production, but remains a cornucopia of mineral riches. It is the world’s largest producer of chrome, manganese, platinum, vanadium and vermiculite.

Detailed explanation-3: -Summary. Shows how gold and diamonds are extracted from the earth and processed in the province of Transvaal in South Africa. Pictures gold mining operations at the Joch Mine near Johannesburg and diamond mining operations at the Premier Mine in the town of Cullinan.

Detailed explanation-4: -THE HISTORY OF DIAMOND MINING AND DIAMONDS IN SOUTH AFRICA As annual world diamond production increased more than tenfold in the following 10 years, a once extremely rare material became accessible to Western society with its growing wealth. Today South Africa maintains its position as a major diamond producer.