Before you go any further...
I've read and accept the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.
I accept to receive newsletter and other communications associated with firms of The Explorers Network group'
I accept to receive commercial offers of The Explorers Network partners'.
Thanks!
Vote everyday for your favorite content
SENSITIVE CONTENT
This media contains sensitive content which some people may find disturbing or offensive.
You must be 15 years of age or older to view sensitive content.
Log inBirthday
Content being validated
THE EXPLORERS +
Watch our premium movies
The Explorers + is our premium movie catalog in Ultra High Definition (HD/4K/8K)! Hundreds of videos already available and daily new content on all your devices (web, mobile, tablets, smart TV).
![cloud](https://assets.theexplorers.com/img/svod/cloud.png)
Post content (photo or video) and get 1-month free
OR
Subscribe and support The Explorers Foundation's field actions for biodiversity.
Content being validated
Richness of the subsoil
1
0
The South African economy was entirely dependent on agriculture before the discovery of diamonds in 1871 and gold in 1886. Since then, the richnesses of the subsoil far exceed those of the soil which now represent only 2.8% of the national product gross. The country also abunds in platinum, manganese, chrome and vanadium.
Related content
![](https://assets.theexplorers.com/img/layout/flag-loader.gif)
Médias en cours d’exploration