Big Hole
The Kimberley Mine or Tim Kuilmine (Afrikaans: Groot Gat) is an open-pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa, and claimed to be the deepest hole excavated by hand, although this claim is disputed by Jagersfontein.
The Big Hole | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
Kimberley Hole | |
| Location | Kimberley |
| Province | Northern Cape |
| Country | South Africa |
| Coordinates | 28°44′20″S 24°45′32″E |
| Production | |
| Products | Diamonds |
| Type | Open-pit, underground |
| Greatest depth | 240 metres (790 ft) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1871 |
| Closed | 1914 |
| Owner | |
| Company | De Beers |
| Website | thebighole |
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