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The Kimberley Diamond mine - Known as "the Big Hole" was mined by hand to a depth of 790 feet. Once above ground operations became too dangerous and unproductive, The DeBeers Corporation commenced underground operations to a depth of 3600 feet.

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Where is kimberley diamond mine?

It's in Kimberley, South Africa.


What continent is Kimberley Diamond Mine located?

Africa in the counrty of South Africa!


Is Kimberley Clarke the same as Kimberley Diamond Mines?

No. Kimberly Clark is a consumer products conglomerate: Kimberley Diamond Mines is in the mining business.


How many diamond mines are there in Australia and where are they?

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How can you distinguish a conflict diamond from a non-conflict diamond?

Kimberley Certified


What is kimberley in Africa famous for?

Diamond mining


Which is the largest diamond producing country?

The largest diamond production -- mining operation -- in the world is at the Argyle Diamond mine in the Kimberley region of western Australia, near Kununurra. Botswana and South Africa are also leading countries for the mining of raw diamonds.


What minerals are mined in Kimberley?

Kimberley is known for its diamond mines, including the famous Big Hole mine. Other minerals mined in the Kimberley area include copper, silver, lead, and zinc. The region has a rich mining history dating back to the late 19th century.


Where is diamond mining done in South Africa?

Kimberley


How can you distinguish a conflict diamond from a non conflict diamond?

You can require a certificate from the Kimberley Process that covers a stone, which indicates that the stone is not a conflict diamond.You can read more about the Kimberley Process, below.


How deep are diamonds?

There is no standard for how deep a mine can go when it 'runs out' of diamonds. You can review the material, below, to understand more fully how deep the largest diamond mine drills into the earth. As well, alluvial diamonds -- diamonds pushed along by the flow of water over the tops of diamond-bearing volcanic pipes -- can be picked up in riverbeds in some places.


When was The Diamond Mine created?

The Diamond Mine was created in 2005.