Posts Tagged ‘uranium’
Niger: Mineral Industry Overview
In 2009, Niger continued to be the world’s sixth ranked producer of uranium accounting for about 6.4% of world production. Other mineral commodities produced in the country included cement, coal, gold, gypsum, limestone, salt, silver, and tin (World Nuclear Association, 2010). Production Bituminous coal production increased by 23% to [...]
Malawi: Mineral Industry Overview
Malawi was a producer of cement, coal, crushed stone, dolomite, kaolin, lime, limestone, and sulfuric acid for domestic consumption. The country also mined and exported bentonite and uranium, such gemstones as amethyst, garnet, ruby, sapphire, and tourmaline, and such ornamental stones as agate and rose quartz. In 2010, Malawi accounted for about [...]
Mali: Mineral Industry Overview
Mali’s mining sector was dominated by the production of gold. No other mineral commodities were produced in significant quantities in the country, with the exception of rock salt and semiprecious stones, such as amethyst, epidote, garnet, prehnite, and quartz. Diamond was produced in small quantities as a byproduct of the mining of gold, but [...]
Central African Republic: Mineral Industry Overview
Clay, diamond, gold, limestone, and sand and gravel were the only mineral commodities reported as being produced in Central African Republic. The country’s undeveloped mineral resources included copper, graphite, ilmenite, iron ore, kyanite, lignite, manganese, monazite, quartz, rutile, salt, tin, and uranium. Production Production of [...]
Cameroon: Mineral Industry Overview
Cameron was considered to have significant mineral resources, including bauxite, cobalt, iron ore, nickel, and uranium; however, mining of these resources was limited. Other mineral deposits included cassiterite, lignite, marble, mica, rutile, and tantalite. Considerable development of infrastructure would be required to exploit these [...]
Burundi: Mineral Industry Overview
In 2009, Burundi’s production of gold, limestone, niobium (columbium) and tantalum ore and concentrate, peat, sand and gravel, tin ore, and tungsten ore was not significant in global terms. Burundi was not a globally significant consumer of minerals. Manufacturing, mining, and energy accounted for nearly 11% of Burundi’s gross domestic product [...]
Botswana: Mineral Industry Overview
Botswana’s mineral resources include base metals, coal, diamond, salt, and soda ash. Mineral exploration in Botswana is difficult because the geology of most of Botswana is poorly understood owing to extensive cover by recent sediments, and available geologic information was based mainly on drilling and geophysical surveys. Unexploited mineral [...]
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mineral Industry Overview
The Democratic Republic of the Congo played a globally significant role in the world’s production of cobalt, copper, diamond, tantalum, and tin. in 2009, the country’s share of the world’s cobalt production amounted to 40%; industrial diamond, 31%; tantalum, 9%; gem-quality diamond, 6%; tin, 4%; and copper, 2%. Congo (Kinshasa) accounted [...]
Malawi: Economic Landscape 2010
University of Malawi Polytechnic – Blantyre Malawi has experienced banner years in economic growth, reaching over 9% in 2008. Even in 2009, it was estimated at close to 7% by the Malawian government with growth expected to be 6% this year and 6.3% in 2011. Malawi’s agricultural sector and uranium mining were key drivers for the [...]
Uranium Mining Operations in Africa
The following table highlights some of the facilities used in mining and processing uranium in Africa. For further information on a particular facility, contact the company or the national mining and/or minerals agency in the country involved. Country Location/Name Owner/Operator Namibia Rössing Rössing Uranium Ltd. Niger Akouta [...]
Mining Operations in Namibia
The following table lists some mining operations in Namibia as of 2006. For detailed and updated information, contact the national mining and/or minerals agency in Namibia. Location/Name Mineral Owner/Operator Asis Far West Copper Ongopolo Mining Ltd. Atlantic 1 Diamond De Beers Marine Namibia Bogenfels Diamond Namdeb Diamond [...]
Mining Operations in Niger
The following table lists some mineral operations in Niger as of 2006. For detailed and updated information, contact the national mining and/or minerals agency in Niger. Location/Name Mineral Owner/Operator Adebour and Tegguida Salt Sonisalt (Government, 100%) Akouta mine Uranium Compagnie Minière [...]
Industry List for African Countries
This list highlights industries found in each African country. This does not necessarily reflect all industries. For further information, you can contact each country's investment and promotion agency, embassies, department of trade and industry, and/or business and industry associations. To get a searchable spreadsheet to check in which [...]
Natural Resources of Africa
This list highlights natural resources found in each African country. This does not necessarily reflect all natural resources. For further information, you can contact each country's investment and promotion agency, embassies, department of trade, department of natural resources (e.g., minerals), and/or business and resource industry [...]
