Africa as a continent with over 1.5 billion people is richly blessed with numerous mineral resources, like gold, diamond, crude oil, copper, etc.
While the continent has faced massive invasion and exploitation from foreigners, there are about eight countries in Africa that have the richest resources.
Each of the countries is blessed with different resources that are sought after on the global stage.
Eight African Countries With Richest Resources:
#1. Nigeria
Nigeria, a country in West Africa, is richly blessed with crude oil and other yet to be known mineral resources.
As the Africa’s largest oil producer, with crude oil making up over 90% of its exports, Nigeria made the list as the giant in Africa for oil production.
#2. South Africa
South Africa, known as the world’s largest gold producer, is richly blessed with other minerals.
The country still leads in Africa when it comes to platinum and chromium.
#3. DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a Central African country, holds over 70% of the world’s cobalt reserves.
Cobalt is essential for electric car batteries.
#4. Angola
Angola, located in Southwestern Africa, is the second-largest oil producer in Africa after Nigeria.
The country is also identified as one of the top diamond producers in the world, but wealth distribution is highly unequal.
#5. Botswana
Botswana, a country located in Southern Africa, ranks as the world’s top diamond producer by value.
Unlike many other countries, Botswana managed its diamond wealth well, building a stable economy in the country.
#6. Zambia
Zambia, a south-central African country, landlocked with no access to the sea, is among the world leading in copper exporters.
Copper is crucial for electronics.
#7. Ghana
Ghana, located in West Africa, is the second-largest gold producer in Africa after South Africa.
#8. Tanzania
Tanzania is located in East Africa and is the only country in the world producing Tanzanite
Tanzanite is a rare gemstone found near Mount Kilimanjaro.
In conclusion, it is no longer new that almost every country in Africa is richly blessed with different mineral resources, but the sad reality is most of the citizens of these countries are living in abject poverty.
