Distribution of Mining Regions in the World

Distribution of Mining Regions in the World

Distribution of mining industry regions in the world, minerals are unevenly distributed in the world. Mining activities are concentrated where minerals deposits are found, some regions are rich in mineral resources e.g. South Africa while others are poor in minerals. This is due to geological factors which led to their occurrence.

Coal

It is found in USA in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and interior states like Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma and the gulf province in states like Texas, Alabama. The former USSR in Moscow, Donetsk coal basin and kuanetstk coal basin.

Minerals

1. Gold — It is found in South Africa, Ghana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, DRC, Uganda and Kenya
2. Salt minerals — It is found in Tanzania along the coast, Uvinza in Kigoma and China
3. Copper — It is found in Zambia, DRC, Uganda–kilembe, Mauritania, Botswana, Chile, Canada, the former USSR and USA
4. Natural gas — It is found in Tanzania at Songosongo Island in Kilwa, Nigeria and Middle East
5. Diamond — It is found in Tanzania, South Africa, DRC, Namibia, Sierra Leone and Guinea
6. Phosphate — It is found in Tororo – Uganda and Morocco at Khourigba, Youssonta and Ben Guerir within the Meseta
7. Bauxite — It is the ore of aluminum. It is located in Guinea, Ghana and Cameroon
8. Iron ore — It is in Germany, Sweden, USA, China, Brazil, Australia, France, UK, Liberia, Mauritania, Zimbabwe, Gabon, Algeria, Angola and South Africa