Minerals and Mining in South Africa

what are the 8 main minerals mined in South Africa

(a)  

what are the uses of Chrome

• electric cables

• Make stainless steel

• jewellery

• added to iron to make steel

what minerals have the same colour?

• diamond, chrome, copper

• gold, silver, iron ore

• Manganese , platinum, silver.

Is platinum jewellery more valuable than gold jewellery?

• yes

• no

Are minerals renewable resources

• yes

• no