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Factors favouring development of mining industry in South Africa
South Africa has a wide range of minerals and most of them occur in large reserves. These are gold, iron, coal and uranium.
There is variety of power in form of H.E.P and thermal power from coal
Presence of rivers such as Vaal and Orange which provide the water needed in the smelting of minerals such as copper and gold.
Efficient road network in form of railways and rods and this has ensured the mobility of goods and the transportation of minerals to the smelting areas.
Accessibility in terms of coastal location and port development has opened up South Africa to the outside world.
Availability of capital by the foreign companies from the USA and Britain as Holland.
Availability of both skilled and unskilled labour from the black population and migrants within south Africa and the neighboring countries such as Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Namibia.
Political stability
Availability of market from the rich whites in the country as well those in Europe
Favourable government policies.
There is variety of power in form of H.E.P and thermal power from coal
Presence of rivers such as Vaal and Orange which provide the water needed in the smelting of minerals such as copper and gold.
Efficient road network in form of railways and rods and this has ensured the mobility of goods and the transportation of minerals to the smelting areas.
Accessibility in terms of coastal location and port development has opened up South Africa to the outside world.
Availability of capital by the foreign companies from the USA and Britain as Holland.
Availability of both skilled and unskilled labour from the black population and migrants within south Africa and the neighboring countries such as Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Namibia.
Political stability
Availability of market from the rich whites in the country as well those in Europe
Favourable government policies.