Which mineral is the Witwatersrand famous for?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Gold
- Step 1: Gold was found there in 1886. Step 2. It started the growth of Johannesburg. Answer: Gold. Why not the others: platinum is in the Bushveld, diamonds in Kimberley, and coal in Mpumalanga.
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