One African country is home to the deepest gold mine in the world with staggering depths and intense temperatures.
The Kimberley Diamond Mine, also known as the Big Hole, is 700 feet deep and 1,519 feet across, making it the world's largest diamond mine. Before closing in 1914, the mine produced over 6,000 pounds ...
a colossal mine in Africa is the deepest and richest gold mine in the world. Mponeng gold mine began producing gold back in 1986 and was previously known as Western Deep Levels No1 Shaft.