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  2. Mineral industry of Africa - Wikipedia

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    The second-largest mineral industry in the world is the mineral industry of Africa, which implies large quantities of resources due to Africa being the second largest continent, with 30.37 million square kilometres of land.With a population of 1.4 billion living there, mineral exploration and production constitute significant parts of their economies for many African countries and remain keys ...

  3. Natural resources of Africa - Wikipedia

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    Included in this list are Chad, Sudan, Namibia, South Africa, and Madagascar, whilst Mozambique and Tanzania are potential oil producers. [3] Types of Natural Resources in Africa. A notable part of Africa’s natural resources are minerals: crude oil, natural gas, coal and charcoal. gold, silver, lead, iron ore, cobalt, zinc, and manganese.

  4. Renewable energy in Africa - Wikipedia

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    Africa has historically received less than 2% of global investments in renewable energy over the past two decades, leading to inadequate energy access for three-quarters of its population. In response, the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) was launched at COP28 , following the Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change. [ 36 ]

  5. Energy in Africa - Wikipedia

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    The world share of energy production in Africa was 12% of oil and 7% of gas in 2009. [8] This map shows a snapshot of fossil fuel resources and renewable energy projects across Africa. Percentage of total energy use in Africa by country (2009)

  6. Mining industry of the Central African Republic - Wikipedia

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    The Central African Republic did not produce mineral fuels in 2006 and depended upon imports for its energy requirements. United Reef Ltd. of Canada obtained the rights to a petroleum exploration permit in the country through a "farm-in agreement" with Denver-based RSM Production Corp. in 2004. It was unable to continue with its exploration ...

  7. United Nations Framework Classification for Resources

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    In 2009, a simplified United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources 2009 (UNFC-2009) was published. [8] In response to the application of UNFC being extended to renewable energy, injection projects for geological storage and anthropogenic resources, the name was changed in 2017 to the United ...

  8. Copperbelt - Wikipedia

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    Many years later, the British South Africa Company built towns along the river and a railroad to transport the copper through Mozambique. [ 4 ] During the 1950s, the Copperbelt was the largest copper-producing area in the world, including the Roan Antelope Mine , Nkana Mine, Nchanga Mines , Mufulira Mine, and Rokana Mine.

  9. Mining industry of Morocco - Wikipedia

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    The overseeing authority is the Office National de Recherches et d'Exploitations Petrolieres (Office of Research and Petroleum exploitation) under the overall jurisdiction of the Ministry of Industry, Trade, Energy, and Mines]. Mining permits and licenses are issued by the department within the framework of Mining Code. [2]