South Africa

Natural Resources

South Africa is the biggest global producer of Gold, Platinum and Chromium. The main mineral and natural resources are as follows:

  • Gold (biggest global producer)
  • Platinum (biggest global producer)
  • Diamonds
  • Chromium (biggest global producer)
  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Fishing off the western and southern coasts.
    • Shoal-fishing: Pilchard and Maasbanker
    • Offshore trawling: Kingklip, Agulhas sole, Cape hake, and Kabeljou
  • Tea (Rooibos/”Redbush”)

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