Mineral industry of Africa Mineral industry of Africa The mineral industry of Africa is the largest mineral industries in the world. Africa is the second largest continent, with 30 million km² of land, which implies large quantities of resources. For many African countries, mineral exploration and production constitute significant parts of their economies and remain keys to economic growth. Africa is richly endowed with mineral reserves and ranks first or second in quantity of world reserves of bauxite, cobalt, industrial diamond, phosphate rock, platinum-group metals (PGM), vermiculite, and zirconium. Gold mining is Africa's main mining resource. The Central African Mining and Exploration Company (CAMEC),
William S. Rukeyser William S. Rukeyser William S. Rukeyser (born 1939) is an American journalist who was the founding managing editor of "Money" magazine and managing editor of "Fortune". From its founding in 1998 until 2009 Rukeyser was editorial director of "Corporate Board Member" magazine, aimed at the directors of public companies. He also has appeared on television as a financial commentator on CNN Financial News and ABC. He is the son of the late financial journalist Merryle S. Rukeyser and the younger brother of the late financial journalist and commentator Louis Rukeyser of "Wall Street Week" fame. Rukeyser attended Princeton University, graduating