Out of Africa: The minerals that make the world go round
From laptops to cell phones, cars to airplanes, all kinds of everyday products are made using minerals that come from Africa.
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From laptops to cell phones, cars to airplanes, all kinds of everyday products are made using minerals that come from Africa.
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