ocr: South Africa has some of the continent's richest natural resources, particular minerals. Its dominance of the world market in gold and diamonds was central to its survival of. . - sanctions during apartheid. Over the past century, 47% - ofthe world's gold has come from South Africa. loday's output of 670 tons a year accounts for 30% ofthe world total. South Africa is the single largest producer of manganese metal, chrome ore, vanadium and vermiciline. South Africa lacks oil: reserves, and sanctions-busting was costly. Its huge coal reserves are usedto generate 87% of electricity and to make oi ...
