Kimberly Diamond mines' history and some facts about the 'Big Hole'

Kimberley in South Africa is one of world’s largest diamond mines in world. It is also known as ‘Big Hole’ which was dug by humans because it was visible from space.  pit is famous to yield some of world’s largest diamonds and me De Beers a famous name worldwide.

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All about Kimberley diamond mines

Kimberely octahedral is largest naturally formed octahedral diamond crystal that was discovered here. It was found in Dutoitspan Mine in Kimberley region of South Africa. name of diamond found here reflects place of origin. Kimberley diamond mine is a combination of an open pit and an underground diamond mine in Kimberely. pit hole is almost half a kilometre wide diameter and is 215 meters deep. 

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Before diamonds were discovered here at site, two Dutch pioneers Johannes Nicholas and Didrik Arnoldus De Beers established a farm right here. In 1866, when diamonds were found discovery created a chaotic situation and diamond prospectors from across world flew in to flock area. De Beers n sold ir property. 

It was reported that between year 1871 and 1914, around 50,000 miners h excavated 22.5 tons of rock, and also producing 2, 722 kgs of rough diamonds. Today, Dee Beers Consolidated Mines Ltd remains dominant company in diamond market. Years later, pit became dangerous and unprofitable and mine stopped operating in 2005. 

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A few years later, Kimberely or 'Big Hole' was reported to be largest hole ever dug by human hands. But it was soon declared that Jagersfontein Mine was larger than Big Hole. It was n soon turned into a museum after mining h stopped. 

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