Copperbelt
From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
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Date: 2008
Copperbelt mining region, N central Zambia, central Africa. A natural extension of the mineral-rich region of Katanga , the Copperbelt is one of the richest sources of copper in the world. Cobalt, selenium, silver, and gold are also produced.
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