South Africa was the main producer of precious metals in Africa as of 2022. Roughly 374 metric tons of gold, silver, and platinum-group metals were produced in the country that year. Morocco produced around 200 metric tons of precious metals, while Ghana registered an output of some 117 metric tons.
Production volume of precious metals in Africa as of 2022, by country
(in metric tons)
Figures have been rounded.
Only countries with a production volume above 50 metric tons have been displayed.
Data includes gold, platinum-group metals (palladium, platinum, rhodium), and silver.
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BMLRT (Österreich). (April 25, 2024). Production volume of precious metals in Africa as of 2022, by country (in metric tons) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1269610/production-volume-of-precious-metals-in-africa-by-country/
BMLRT (Österreich). "Production volume of precious metals in Africa as of 2022, by country (in metric tons)." Chart. April 25, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1269610/production-volume-of-precious-metals-in-africa-by-country/
BMLRT (Österreich). (2024). Production volume of precious metals in Africa as of 2022, by country (in metric tons). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1269610/production-volume-of-precious-metals-in-africa-by-country/
BMLRT (Österreich). "Production Volume of Precious Metals in Africa as of 2022, by Country (in Metric Tons)." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1269610/production-volume-of-precious-metals-in-africa-by-country/
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