EESS 212 GROUP ASSIGNMENT DUE DATE 20 AUGUST 2021 Proposed mining projects vary according to the type of metals or materials to be extracted from the earth. The majority of proposed mining projects involve the extraction of ore deposits such as copper, nickel, cobalt, gold, silver, lead, zinc, molybdenum, and platinum. 1. List 10 mineral resources found in South Africa and where they are found. Explain different phases of a mining project in South Africa. 3. List and explain 3 negative impacts of mining on South African communities.

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