Question

List the reasons for the underutilization of mineral and energy resources of Africa. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Key producers

Material Percent of world production Countries

Gold 89% South Africa 56%; Ghana, 13%; Tanzania, 10%; and Mali, 8%

Uranium 16% Namibia 46%; Niger 44%; South Africa less than 10%

Bauxite (for aluminium) 9% Guinea 95%; Ghana 5%

Steel 2% South Africa 54%; Egypt 32%; Libya 7%; Algeria 6%