Which is the largest producer of manganese ore in the world?
A
Australia
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B
South Africa
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C
China
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D
Brazil and Russia
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Solution
The correct option is B South Africa Manganese is a chemical element with the symbol Mn and atomic number 25. It is not found as a free element in nature; it is often found in minerals in combination with iron. South Africa is the world's largest producer of manganese, accounting for 33.5% of global production.