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The late 19th century was a period of profound transformation for South Africa. Between the diamond rush in Kimberley in 1870 and the conclusion of the South African War in 1902, the region underwent a dramatic shift from …
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Published between 1870 and 1917, this collection of monographs, essays, and pamphlets reflect the excitement generated by one of the greatest mineral discoveries of the late 19th century. …
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southern Africa 2.2.3 Diamonds, gold and the demand for mine labour Smelting took place close to ore deposits at favourable sites, i.e. those that had clay for constructing furnaces and …
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The discovery of world-class diamond and gold deposits in the latter half of the 19th century laid the foundations for transformation of South Africa from an essentially agricultural to a modern …
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after the turn of the 19th century when the Premier Mine at. ... including the 3106 ct Cullinan diamond (Cullinan Mine, South Africa, 1905), the 1109 ct Lesedi La Rona diamond (Karowe mine ...
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Early Photographs Reveal Daily Life at the Kimberley Diamond Mine in Its Heydays of the Late 19th Century . ... Kimberley, South Africa, is home to the world's largest diamond mine, also known as the "Big Hole." Dug by …
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By the end of the 19th century, all the indigenous peoples of South Africa had lost their political and economic independence. Racist laws enabled the white-owned mining companies to …
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The document discusses the history of diamond mining in South Africa, specifically the Kimberly area. It describes how diamonds were discovered in South Africa in 1867, …
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Antique photograph of Kimberley Diamond mines (Kimberley, South Africa)-19th century. Antique photograph of the Kimberley Diamond mines (Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South …
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These diamonds were primarily used for decorative purposes and were not widely traded.Brazil: In the 18th century, diamonds were discovered in Brazil and this led to a surge in diamond mining activities. Brazil became the …
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The Diamond Mines of South Africa, G.F. Williams, Transactions of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, Vol. 15, pp. 392-417, (1887). The author describes in detail the …
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By the late 19th century, the diamond industry in Africa began to crystallize, with major figures such as Cecil Rhodes entering the scene. Rhodes founded the De Beers …
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The diamonds found their way to the European royal houses via the trade routes. As the diamonds were very rare, they were only worn by the rich elite and aristocrats until the end of the 19th century. In Africa the diamond trade is …
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At the start of the 19th century, Cornwall's mining industry was thriving. The industrial revolution and the development of high-pressure steam power meant Cornish mining was becoming world-renowned for its sophistication. ...
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During the 19th century in South Africa, gold was discovered in Johannesburg and diamonds in Kimberly. Soon European migrants began mining of gold and diamonds in South Africa, when …
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To the dismay of the freshly minted mining magnates, black South Africans largely chose not to subject themselves to harsh underground conditions for negligible reward. Instead, they preferred staying on their land and in their …
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This paper therefore contributes to the new quantitative research on 19th century South Africa by expanding upon the recent exploration of the scope of taxation and public …
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" Before the advent of its great mineral revolution in the latter half of the nineteenth century, South Africa was a sleepy colonial backwater whose unpromising landscape was seemingly devoid …
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The compound system that was to become a striking feature of most mining enterprises in Southern and Central Africa was first introduced in the diamond mines at Kimberley. In the period of open mining (1871–1884), …
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Out of this grew the South African mining supply industry among which there are companies that are global mining technology leaders. Before the advent of its great mineral …
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During the late 19th century, various gold strikes ... The Uitlanders that invested into the diamond mining industry and gold mining industry were referred to as the Randlords. ... McGlashan, N.D. & Chelkowska, E.Z.: "A …
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The country is historically significant as the birthplace of the modern diamond industry, with the discovery of diamonds in Kimberley in the late 19th century. Today, South Africa continues to produce high-quality diamonds from …
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11IKC_4681 - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. This document provides an overview of the history and current methods of mining for diamonds. It …
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Part I of this two-part series examines the fascinating history of these numerous discoveries in southern and central Africa from the 19th century to the present. Part II will look at eastern and …
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The gold and diamond mining boom in South Africa during the 19th century was a pivotal moment in the country's history. The discovery of these precious resources transformed the region into a global economic powerhouse, …
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Taking place in the gritty world of South African diamond mining in the late 19th century, Diamond City follows a London journalist investigating the exploitation of workers …
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19th century supply. During the 19th century, the discovery of diamond mines in South Africa led to a significant increase in the supply of diamonds. This caused the price of diamonds to drop, …
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