Jagersfontein Mine
The sixth-largest diamond in the world, the Jubilee, found at the Jagersfontein Mine. Jagersfontein Mine / ˌ j eɪ ɡ ər z ˈ f ɒ n t eɪ n / was an open-pit mine in South Africa, located close to the town of Jagersfontein and about 110 kilometres (68 miles) south-west of Bloemfontein .
Where diamonds are found and mined in South Africa
These kimberlites in ancient, vertically-dipping volcanic pipes are the primary sources of South Africa's diamonds most of which were initially suitable for open-cast mining. The first diamonds were found at the future site of the Big Hole on the farm Vooruitzicht belonging to the De Beers brothers, in 1871.
Diamond diggers in South Africa's deserted mines break the law
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Venetia Diamond Mine
The Venetia Diamond Mine is South Africa's largest producer of diamonds, since 1995. It is situated close to the South African town of Alldays in the Limpopo province and is located within the 360 km 2 Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve.
Where are Diamonds Found? Spotlight on South African Diamonds …
South African mines produced roughly ten million carats of diamonds, worth over US$1.36 billion, in 2021. The diamond industry creates jobs for tens of thousands of South Africans — diamond mining alone employed around 13,000 people in 2021 — and taxes on diamond companies help build roads, schools and hospitals.
History of Diamonds
THE HISTORY OF DIAMOND MINING AND DIAMONDS IN SOUTH AFRICA. The 1867 discovery of diamonds in the Cape Colony, South Africa, radically modified not only the world's supply of diamonds but also the conception of them.
Cullinan Mine
Cullinan Mine is Petra's flagship asset and a world-class kimberlite, famous for being home of the largest gem diamond (3,106cts) ever recovered as well as being the world's most important source of blue diamonds.
Mining industry of South Africa
The primary South African sources of diamonds, including seven large diamond mines around the country, are controlled by the De Beers Consolidated Mines Company. In 2003, De Beers operations accounted for 94% of the nation's total diamond output of 11,900,000 carats (2.38 t).
All About the Kimberley Diamond Mine in South Africa
Kimberley, South Africa, is home to the world's largest diamond mine, also known as the "Big Hole." Dug by humans and so large it is visible from space, the pit has yielded some of the world's largest diamonds and made the De Beers name famous worldwide.
How A South African Town Became Buried in Sludge After A Diamond Mine …
When a dam at a diamond mine burst in September in Jagersfontein, South Africa, it coated houses, cars and possessions in six miles of muck. At least one person died. The World Got Diamonds.