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Ngwenya Iron Ore Mine
The Ngwenya Mine is located on Bomvu Ridge, northwest of Mbabane and near the north-western border of Swaziland. This mine is considered to be the world's oldest. The haematite ore deposit was used in the Middle Stone Age to extract red ochre, while in later times the deposit was mined for iron smelting and iron ore export.
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Open Pit Gold Mine, Africa
Open Pit Gold Mine in Ghana, Africa with a view of the cut out earth.
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Open Pit Gold Mine, Africa
Open Pit Gold Mine in Ghana, Africa with a view of the cut out earth.
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Ghana Tailings Pond
Filled Tailings Pond in Ghanaian Mining Operation
Cullinan Diamond Mine - South Africa
Cullinan Mine seen in the distance, famous for The Cullinan diamond the largest rough gem-quality diamond ever found, at 3106.75 carats. The mine shaft stands out distinctly.
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Abandoned Mining Workshop
Abandoned Mining Workshop in the diamond mining town of Cullinan, South Africa.
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Ngwenya Iron Mine
The Ngwenya Mine is located on Bomvu Ridge, northwest of Mbabane and near the north-western border of Swaziland. This mine is considered to be the world's oldest. The haematite ore deposit was used in the Middle Stone Age to extract red ochre, while in later times the deposit was mined for iron smelting and iron ore export.
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