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Article: The Mining Industry in South Africa Has Seen Significant Restructuring and Changes Since the Early 90's With the Traditional "Big Six" Mining Houses.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- May 15, 2007
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DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c56943) has announced the addition of South African Metals and Mining Industry to their offering.
South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is internationally renowned for an abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of both world production and reserves, and South African mining companies dominate many sectors in the global industry. South Africa is the world's biggest producer of gold and platinum and one of the leading producers of base metals and coal. The country's diamond industry is the fourth-largest in the world, with only ...