Mining
Mining is a primary activity that is far more important to South Africa than its share of GDP suggests. It built the country's cities, railways and labour system. It still earns foreign exchange and…
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This section covers Mining as part of Economic geography of South Africa in Grade 12 Geography. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.
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