New studies confirm platinum, critical minerals’ deposits
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![Coming soon: Platinum deposits have been discovered in the western half of the country PIC: HARRY TAYLOR/GETTY IMAGES](https://cdn4.premiumread.com/?url=https://www.mmegi.bw/mmegi/uploads/images/2023/10/20/90022.jpg&w=800&q=72&f=jpg&t=1)
Coming soon: Platinum deposits have been discovered in the western half of the country PIC: HARRY TAYLOR/GETTY IMAGES
The platinum deposits have been spotted in the Gantsi and Chobe areas. Platinum is a rare mineral with wide industrial usages, including in the production of optical fibres and turbine blades.
One of the critical minerals, manganese, has been confirmed to occur in a vast deposit in the Kanye area. A developer in the area is close to commercial operations. The latest discoveries suggest that the mining sector will continue to reap rich rewards for the country, even as its mainstay – diamonds – reaches maturity in the next few decades.
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