Phnom Penh (FN), Dec. 9 – Botswana leads the world in mining export dependence, with 90% of its exports tied to the sector—80% from diamonds alone. The IMF estimates diamonds contribute 25% of Botswana's $20 billion GDP.

In Guinea (#2), aluminum ore is significant, while Mali (#3), Burkina Faso (#4), and Suriname (#5) rely on gold. Zambia (#6) and the DRC (#7) are heavily dependent on copper, with Zambia also exporting gold and the DRC known for cobalt.

Seven of the top 10 mining-dependent countries are in Africa. This reliance, common in developing economies, makes them vulnerable to commodity price shocks due to boom-bust cycles.

This article was originally published on Voronoiapp.
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